Worst air pollution Klerksdorp, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Klerksdorp is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10, NO2, and O3 are fair; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM1: 46.2/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Klerksdorp is moderate. NO2 increases to moderate; HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 52.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Klerksdorp's air quality reflects its position in the western Highveld gold mining corridor of the North West province, with gold mine dust, uranium tailings particulates, and the surrounding industrial processing operations generating elevated PM10 and heavy metals alongside vehicle traffic on the N12. Winter Highveld temperature inversions concentrate mining dust and vehicle emissions across the low-lying Mooi River valley floor, while the elevated plateau position aids background dispersal on the windy summer days.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Moderate
46.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
44.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.2/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
18.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
46.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
52.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
49.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
30.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
40.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
52.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Klerksdorp right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Klerksdorp is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 46.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM1: 46.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Klerksdorp?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Klerksdorp will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 52.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 52.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Klerksdorp?
Air quality at Klerksdorp is most likely to dip during the dry winter months from May to August, when temperature inversions trap vehicle and household emissions close to the ground on still mornings. Conditions improve markedly once the summer rains arrive from November, as stronger winds and regular thunderstorms clear the plateau air for the rest of the season.
Are air quality levels in Klerksdorp based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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