Worst air pollution Zebediela, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Zebediela is fair. AQI, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 22.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Zebediela is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 35.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

22.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

22.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

35.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

22.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Zebediela right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Zebediela is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 22.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zebediela?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Zebediela will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 35.8/100).

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.

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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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