Worst air pollution Klerksdorp, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Klerksdorp is fair. PM2.5, O3, and HCHO are fair; AQI, NO2, SO2, and PM1 are medium; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (SO2: 50.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Klerksdorp is fair. PM2.5 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (SO2: 53.1/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
50.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
44.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
50.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
53.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
53.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.7/100
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Is air quality bad in Klerksdorp right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Klerksdorp is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (SO2: 50.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Klerksdorp?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Klerksdorp will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 30.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (SO2: 53.1/100).
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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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