Worst air pollution Safari Gardens - Rustenburg, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Safari Gardens is fair. AQI, PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 36.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Safari Gardens is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 21.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Safari Gardens lies roughly 160 km east of Mahikeng. Safari Gardens's air quality reflects its bushveld setting, with vehicle traffic and platinum mining and tourism 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
36.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
31.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
21.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Safari Gardens right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Safari Gardens is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 36.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Safari Gardens?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Safari Gardens will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 21.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Safari Gardens?
At Safari Gardens, the driest winter months tend to bring the poorest air quality, as dust from platinum mining and tourism 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 Safari Gardens 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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