Worst air pollution Meyerton, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Meyerton is very poor. AQI and SO2 are very poor; PM1 is poor; PM10 and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, and HCHO are medium; CO is good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (SO2: 93.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Meyerton is very poor. PM2.5 increases to poor; HCHO increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (SO2: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Meyerton's air quality reflects the Vaal Triangle's southern Gauteng industrial corridor, with vehicle traffic on the N1 and the surrounding Sasol legacy and current manufacturing operations contributing elevated industrial PM2.5. Winter Highveld temperature inversions concentrate industrial and vehicle emissions across the Vaal River corridor, while the elevated Highveld position aids background dispersal on windy summer days and the broader Vaal Triangle's petrochemical and industrial history maintains elevated regional background levels throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Very poor
93.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
53.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
25.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Very poor
93.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Medium
56.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
61.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
61.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
33.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
54.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Very poor
100/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Poor
64.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
71.7/100
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Is air quality bad in Meyerton right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Meyerton is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 93.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (SO2: 93.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Meyerton?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Meyerton will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (SO2: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Meyerton?
Air quality at Meyerton 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 Meyerton 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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