Worst air pollution Anysberg Nature Reserve - Laingsburg, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Anysberg Nature Reserve is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10 and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (PM2.5: 46.8/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Anysberg Nature Reserve is moderate. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 44.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Anysberg Nature Reserve lies roughly 190 km east-northeast of Cape Town. At Anysberg Nature Reserve, vehicle traffic and sheep farming and small-town activity contribute the bulk of local emissions in this remote Karoo setting, where wide open spaces and regular winds generally keep pollution well dispersed. Only rare calm, dry spells allow dust to build up noticeably. Similar patterns show up in most Karoo towns of a similar size.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Moderate
46.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
43.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
44.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
43.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Anysberg Nature Reserve right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Anysberg Nature Reserve is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 46.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (PM2.5: 46.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Anysberg Nature Reserve?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Anysberg Nature Reserve will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 44.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 44.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Anysberg Nature Reserve?
Anysberg Nature Reserve rarely sees poor air quality, aside from occasional dust events during dry, windy spells in late winter and spring linked to sheep farming and small-town activity nearby. Outside these episodes, the wide open Karoo landscape keeps particulate levels low across the rest of the year, a seasonal pattern typical of the wider Karoo interior.
Are air quality levels in Anysberg Nature Reserve 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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