Worst air pollution Nirvana - Polokwane, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Nirvana is fair. AQI, O3, SO2, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 39.5/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Nirvana is fair. PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 31.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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At Nirvana, vehicle traffic and citrus and subtropical farming operations drive most of the local emissions picture in this bushveld setting. Dry winter days can see dust and smoke accumulate under still conditions, while the onset of summer rains generally clears the air across the wider savanna. Similar patterns show up in most bushveld towns of a similar size.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
39.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
31.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nirvana right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Nirvana is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 39.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nirvana?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Nirvana will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 31.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nirvana?
Nirvana's poorest air quality typically comes in the dry winter season, when dust from citrus and subtropical farming operations builds up on calm days across the surrounding savanna. From November, the summer rains usually clear the air and keep conditions favourable for the rest of the season, a seasonal pattern typical of the broader bushveld region.
Are air quality levels in Nirvana 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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