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Air quality in Soweto
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Soweto
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Soweto Air Quality Map
Real-time Soweto air pollution map
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Weather
What is the current weather in Soweto?
| Weather | Clear sky |
| Temperature | 78.8°F |
| Humidity | 19% |
| Wind | 4.9 mp/h |
| Pressure | 30.1 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time South Africa city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Midstream, Gauteng | 218 |
| 2 | eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga | 88 |
| 3 | Pretoria, Gauteng | 71 |
| 4 | Vereeniging, Gauteng | 70 |
| 5 | Thabazimbi, Limpopo | 52 |
| 6 | Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape | 31 |
(local time)
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US AQI
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live AQI index
Moderate
Overview
What is the current air quality in Soweto?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 80* US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 24.7*µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
x4.9
PM2.5 concentration in Soweto is currently 4.9 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in Soweto?
 | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air GET A MONITOR |
 | Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors GET A MASK |
 | Sensitive groups should run an air purifier GET AN AIR PURIFIER |
Forecast
Soweto air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Moderate 80 AQI US | | 78.8° 51.8° |  6.7 mp/h |
| Friday, May 10 | Unhealthy for sensitive groups 102 AQI US  | | 77° 53.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, May 11 | Moderate 85 AQI US | | 78.8° 55.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Sunday, May 12 | Moderate 92 AQI US | | 77° 55.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Monday, May 13 | Unhealthy for sensitive groups 139 AQI US |  80% | 71.6° 50° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Tuesday, May 14 | Unhealthy for sensitive groups 150 AQI US | 50% | 73.4° 53.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Wednesday, May 15 | Unhealthy 166 AQI US  | 60% | 75.2° 53.6° | 8.9 mp/h |
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