Worst air pollution Thohoyandou, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Thohoyandou is fair. AQI, PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 31.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Thohoyandou is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 35.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Thohoyandou's air quality reflects the Limpopo Vhembe district at 600 metres in the Soutpansberg highlands, with vehicle traffic on the N1 and surrounding government, agricultural, and residential character of this major Venda regional capital contributing local sources. The Soutpansberg mountains create significant topographic variation, while biomass burning from surrounding rural communities and seasonal agricultural burning contribute PM2.5 and the subtropical highland climate provides generally reasonable ventilation on most days.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
31.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
35.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Thohoyandou right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Thohoyandou is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 31.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Thohoyandou?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Thohoyandou will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 35.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Thohoyandou?
Air quality at Thohoyandou is most likely to dip during the dry winter months from May to August, when dust and smoke from seasonal burning can build up on still, windless days across the bushveld. Conditions generally improve from November onward as the summer rains settle dust and wash pollutants from the air throughout the region.
Are air quality levels in Thohoyandou 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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