Worst air pollution Standerton, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Standerton is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 68.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Standerton is good. AQI improves to good; PM2.5 decreases to good; O3 decreases to good; HCHO decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM1: 18.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Standerton's air quality reflects the Mpumalanga Highveld position near the Vaal River, with vehicle traffic on the N17 and surrounding agricultural operations contributing local sources. Winter Highveld temperature inversions concentrate vehicle and residential emissions, while the proximity to the Mpumalanga Highveld coal-fired power station corridor elevates regional background SO₂ and PM2.5 above typical South African non-industrial city levels throughout the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
68.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
68.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
37.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Good
18.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Standerton right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Standerton is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 68.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 68.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Standerton?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Standerton will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM1: 18.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Standerton?
Air quality at Standerton is most likely to dip during the dry winter months from May to August, when temperature inversions trap vehicle and household emissions close to the ground on still mornings. Conditions improve markedly once the summer rains arrive from November, as stronger winds and regular thunderstorms clear the plateau air for the rest of the season.
Are air quality levels in Standerton 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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