Worst air pollution Constantia Park - Kroonstad, today and tomorrow

Today (20 September): Air quality in Constantia Park is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are moderate; PM10 and SO2 are fair; O3, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (NO2: 53.6/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Constantia Park is moderate. NO2 decreases to fair; O3 increases to fair; SO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 50.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Constantia Park lies roughly 190 km north-northeast of Bloemfontein. Constantia Park's air quality reflects its position on the Highveld plateau, with vehicle traffic and maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations contributing to elevated PM2.5 at times. Winter temperature inversions can concentrate emissions close to the ground, while summer thunderstorms and stronger winds generally help clear the air across the open plateau. Conditions like these are common across much of the Highveld plateau.

Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Moderate

53.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Moderate

50.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

27.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Moderate

53.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

31.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

1.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Moderate

52.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Moderate

50.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Moderate

48.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

25.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

35.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

21.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

14.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.9/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Moderate

50.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Constantia Park right now?

On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Constantia Park is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 53.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (NO2: 53.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Constantia Park?

On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Constantia Park will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 50.5/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 50.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Constantia Park?

At Constantia Park, the poorest air quality usually occurs on still winter mornings, when smoke and emissions from maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations accumulate under a low inversion typical of the Highveld. From November, summer rains and afternoon winds generally restore clearer conditions for the rest of the year, a seasonal pattern typical of the wider Highveld plateau.

Are air quality levels in Constantia Park 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 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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