Piketberg Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in Piketberg is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10 and NO2 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 46.0/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in Piketberg is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM1 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 64.3/100).
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Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 46.0/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 45.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 23.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 23.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 16.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 7.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.9/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 4.9/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Moderate | 46.0/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Poor | 64.3/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 59.4/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 38.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 24.9/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 17.8/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 8.3/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 1.1/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 6.2/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Poor | 64.3/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Piketberg combines built-up streets with more open land, so local traffic matters, though emissions are less concentrated than in a city center. Farming is another source: tilling and harvest raise dust, while fertilizer and livestock release ammonia that turns into fine particles. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources.
From November to March, strong sunshine and temperatures around 25°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Air near roads is often at its worst from June to August, when nights cool to around 10°C and the air turns still. Meanwhile, the dry months, January to February, bring more dust whenever the wind picks up. Plowing and harvest in the nearby fields bring occasional spikes in dust.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Western Cape
Is air quality bad in Piketberg right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in Piketberg is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 46.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 46.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Piketberg?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in Piketberg will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 64.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 64.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Piketberg?
From November to March, strong sunshine and temperatures around 25°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Air near roads is often at its worst from June to August, when nights cool to around 10°C and the air turns still. Meanwhile, the dry months, January to February, bring more dust whenever the wind picks up. Plowing and harvest in the nearby fields bring occasional spikes in dust.
Are air quality levels in Piketberg 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |