Worst air pollution Modimolle, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Modimolle is fair. AQI, O3, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 25.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Modimolle is fair. HCHO decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 33.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Modimolle lies roughly 140 km southwest of Polokwane. Modimolle's air quality reflects its bushveld setting, with vehicle traffic and citrus and subtropical farming operations contributing modest local sources of pollution. The warm, dry winter can allow dust and smoke from seasonal burning to build up on still days, while summer thunderstorms generally help clear the air. Conditions like these are common across much of the bushveld.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
25.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
33.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Modimolle right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Modimolle is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 25.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Modimolle?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Modimolle will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 33.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Modimolle?
At Modimolle, the driest winter months tend to bring the poorest air quality, as dust from citrus and subtropical farming operations goes largely undispersed on calm days. From November, summer rains and stronger winds typically clear the air and keep conditions favourable through the wetter months, a seasonal pattern typical of the broader bushveld region.
Are air quality levels in Modimolle 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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