Worst air pollution Boland Cricket Stadium - Paarl, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Boland Cricket Stadium is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10, O3, and HCHO are fair; NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM1: 55.9/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Boland Cricket Stadium is moderate. NO2 increases to fair; SO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 58.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Boland Cricket Stadium lies roughly 50 km east-northeast of Cape Town. Boland Cricket Stadium's air quality benefits from its Western Cape position, with consistent Cape winds providing reliable natural ventilation for much of the year. Vehicle traffic and vineyard and wine estate operations are the main local sources of pollution, while the region's windy climate generally keeps particulate levels low. Conditions like these are common across much of the Cape.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Moderate
55.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
54.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
35.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
19.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
55.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
58.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
55.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
34.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
23.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
2.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
58.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Boland Cricket Stadium right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Boland Cricket Stadium is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 55.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM1: 55.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Boland Cricket Stadium?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Boland Cricket Stadium will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 58.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 58.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Boland Cricket Stadium?
Golfers at Boland Cricket Stadium tend to notice the poorest air quality only on calm winter days, when the Cape's usual southeasterly wind drops and emissions from vineyard and wine estate operations briefly build up over the course. Spring and summer bring the reliable wind back for clearer play, a seasonal pattern typical of the wider Cape region.
Are air quality levels in Boland Cricket Stadium 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 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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