Worst air pollution Zebediela, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Zebediela is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; O3 and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 41.5/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Zebediela is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM2.5: 38.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Follow your pollen exposure and performance with the free Airmine–Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.
Zebediela's air quality in the Limpopo citrus farming region reflects its rural agricultural character, with dust from dirt roads and dry season burning from surrounding farmland contributing localised PM10 and PM2.5 episodes. The flat Limpopo bushveld provides good background wind dispersal on most days, while the absence of significant industrial sources makes this primarily an agricultural and biomass burning air quality environment.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Moderate
41.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Fair
38.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.0/100
Pollen forecast in Zebediela
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zebediela right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Zebediela is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 41.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zebediela?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Zebediela will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.7/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM2.5: 38.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zebediela?
At Zebediela, the driest winter months from May to August tend to bring the poorest air quality, as dust and seasonal fires go largely undispersed on calm days across the surrounding bushveld. From November, the onset of summer rains and stronger winds typically clears the air and keeps conditions favourable through the wetter months ahead.
Are air quality levels in Zebediela 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.
Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in South Africa?
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
Disclaimer: Forecasts are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Actual pollen and air quality conditions may vary from the forecast. If you have allergies, asthma, or another medical condition, consult a healthcare professional. Please see our Terms of Service for important information about limitations of liability.
Some text on this page may be generated or summarised using artificial intelligence (AI). Wherever possible, AI-generated content is enriched with Airmine's proprietary data to improve its accuracy and relevance. However, AI-generated content may still contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.