Worst air pollution Mahikeng, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Mahikeng is fair. NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; AQI and SO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (SO2: 42.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mahikeng is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (SO2: 46.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Mahikeng's air quality reflects its position on the semi-arid North West plateau near the Botswana border, with vehicle traffic on the N18 and dust from surrounding Kalahari sandveld agricultural operations contributing the primary local sources. Dry season burning from surrounding cattle farming and game reserve areas contributes seasonal PM10 and PM2.5, while the flat Highveld plain generally provides good background wind dispersal on most days throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00

AQI:

Medium

42.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

33.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Medium

42.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

22.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00

AQI:

Medium

46.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

24.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

38.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Medium

46.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

30.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Mahikeng right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mahikeng is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 33.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (SO2: 42.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mahikeng?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mahikeng will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 38.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (SO2: 46.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Mahikeng?

At Mahikeng, the poorest air quality usually occurs on still winter mornings from May to August, when smoke and vehicle emissions accumulate under a low temperature inversion typical of the Highveld plateau. From November onward, summer rains and afternoon winds generally restore clearer conditions that last through much of the warmer part of the year.

Are air quality levels in Mahikeng 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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