Fine particles
59µg/m³Poor · 1 hourCAMS model • Open-Meteo
JohannesburgAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Check PM2.5 and PM10 particle levels alongside ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other gases. Compare the latest available concentrations with recent days and explore changes in air pollution through the available historical records.
Johannesburg - latest available concentrations (September 27, 2026, 03:00 local time): PM2.5: 59 µg/m³, PM10: 59.3 µg/m³, O₃: 27 µg/m³, NO₂: 35.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 42.6 µg/m³, CO: 211 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
Air quality questions →Johannesburg · Air pollutant concentrations
Data time: September 27, 2026 · 03:00 · local timeParticulate matter
59.3µg/m³Moderate · 1 hourOzone
27µg/m³Good · 1 hourNitrogen dioxide
35.2µg/m³Moderate · 1 hourSulphur dioxide
42.6µg/m³Moderate · 1 hourCarbon monoxide
211µg/m³PM2.5 vs PM10 - what is the difference? → · Models and monitoring stations →
DAILY DATA · Johannesburg
Johannesburg - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-09-26)
Concentrations of all available pollutants for this city.
PM2.5Lowest 13.76 2026-09-03Highest 58.97 2026-09-212026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
PM10Lowest 14.08 2026-09-03Highest 59.58 2026-09-212026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
O₃Lowest 56.04 2026-09-07Highest 108.29 2026-09-252026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
NO₂Lowest 11.94 2026-09-05Highest 44.43 2026-09-212026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
SO₂Lowest 23.3 2026-09-04Highest 80.8 2026-09-212026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
COLowest 253.75 2026-09-05Highest 667.04 2026-08-312026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
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| Pollutant | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 30.28 | 37.1 | 27.12 | 21.8 | 35.7 | 58.97 | 26.23 | 15.25 | 22.39 | 16.55 | 21.46 | 13.76 | 22.97 | 28.53 | 32.64 |
| PM10 | 30.57 | 37.3 | 27.85 | 22.86 | 35.97 | 59.58 | 26.64 | 15.61 | 23.41 | 17.53 | 22.47 | 14.08 | 23.56 | 29.1 | 34.33 |
| O₃ | 93.33 | 108.29 | 88.04 | 83.29 | 81.88 | 77.75 | 62.5 | 56.04 | 79.25 | 76.21 | 84.75 | 90.58 | 93.17 | 77.54 | 68.67 |
| NO₂ | 21.95 | 28.28 | 18.36 | 17.13 | 26.37 | 44.43 | 25.12 | 23.25 | 14.57 | 11.94 | 16.21 | 15.29 | 20.56 | 28.53 | 28.75 |
| SO₂ | 35.84 | 46.82 | 31.79 | 27.33 | 41.04 | 80.8 | 45.27 | 36.16 | 27.82 | 24.33 | 23.3 | 24.58 | 35.03 | 52.26 | 46.75 |
| CO | 284.33 | 424 | 334.92 | 375.79 | 372.88 | 664.71 | 335.46 | 291.25 | 315.96 | 253.75 | 372.96 | 290.5 | 464.92 | 652.83 | 667.04 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
Environment and quality of life ratings · Johannesburg
Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.
| Indicator | Johannesburg | Lesotho | Swaziland | Namibia | Botswana | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Parks in the City | 52% | 64% | — | 52% | 30% | 41% |
| particulate matter PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 41 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pleasure of spending time in the city | 50% | 54% | — | 72% | 67% | 37% |
| particulate matter PM10 (µg/m³) | 85 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Air Pollution | 57% | 46% | — | 32% | 36% | 60% |
| Garbage Disposal | 51% | 18% | — | 65% | 55% | 23% |
| Availability and quality of drinking water | 69% | 64% | — | 66% | 60% | 28% |
| Cleanliness and tidiness | 32% | 46% | — | 65% | 51% | 24% |
| Noise and Light pollution | 47% | 57% | — | 46% | 26% | 62% |
| Water Pollution | 58% | 67% | — | 45% | 39% | 85% |
Air quality in nearby cities
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Soweto
PM2.559
PM1059.3
µg/m³
PM2.5 · PoorNO₂ 35.2O₃ 27
September 27, 202603:00
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Benoni
PM2.522
PM1022.3
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 16.1O₃ 60
September 27, 202603:00
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Tembisa
PM2.522
PM1022.3
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 16.1O₃ 60
September 27, 202603:00
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Krugersdorp
PM2.523.9
PM1024.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 13O₃ 55
September 27, 202603:00
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Centurion
PM2.534.6
PM1034.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 29.5O₃ 48
September 27, 202603:00
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Pretoria
PM2.512.4
PM1012.7
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 7.9O₃ 60
September 27, 202603:00
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Vereeniging
PM2.527.3
PM1027.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 12O₃ 41
September 27, 202603:00
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Witbank
PM2.512.2
PM1012.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 5.3O₃ 76
September 27, 202603:00
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WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
Johannesburg · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: -26.2023, 28.0436.
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Johannesburg · September 24, 2026: minimum temperature 15.4°C, maximum 26.3°C. Wind: 25.2 km/h. Humidity: 32%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 23.6 | 15.4 | 26.3 | 19.2 | 0.2 | 7 | 32 | 80 |
| 2026-09-25 | 22.3 | 13.5 | 25 | 21.3 | 0.1 | 3.8 | 39 | 47 |
| 2026-09-26 | 23.5 | 13.5 | 26.4 | 20.2 | 0.3 | 5.8 | 31 | 27 |
| 2026-09-27 | 24.9 | 16.4 | 27.7 | 20.8 | 1.3 | 8.2 | 25 | 16 |
| 2026-09-28 | 26.4 | 14.6 | 28.5 | 14.6 | 1.6 | 8.8 | 20 | 8 |
| 2026-09-29 | 12.5 | 11.3 | 13.7 | 11.3 | 9 | 6.6 | 80 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 13.3 | 10.4 | 14.5 | 10.5 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 68 | 99 |
| 2026-10-01 | 15.4 | 8.2 | 18.3 | 12.6 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 26 | 34 |
| 2026-10-02 | 16.1 | 8.8 | 19.6 | 14.2 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 35 | 6 |
| 2026-10-03 | 20 | 11.5 | 22.5 | 16.3 | 1.2 | 4.4 | 22 | 24 |
| 2026-10-04 | 21.9 | 13.5 | 21.9 | 16.8 | 5.9 | 8 | 21 | 96 |
| 2026-10-05 | 20.2 | 13.4 | 20.6 | 17.3 | 3.8 | 5.2 | 38 | 3 |
| 2026-10-06 | 21.4 | 14.6 | 22.9 | 16 | 1.6 | 6 | 33 | 1 |
| 2026-10-07 | 19.8 | 13.2 | 20.6 | 18.3 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 46 | 83 |
| 2026-10-08 | 23.2 | 14 | 26.3 | 21.9 | 0.1 | 3.7 | 36 | 96 |
| 2026-10-09 | 25.3 | 17.3 | 28.2 | 21.9 | 2.4 | 7.2 | 29 | 2 |
| 2026-10-10 | 20.9 | 15.7 | 24.1 | 16.9 | 1.3 | 7 | 36 | 24 |
| 2026-10-11 | 22.5 | 13 | 26.4 | 20.7 | — | 4.5 | 27 | 1 |
UV index by day · Johannesburg
City data.
SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00-16:00.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
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Johannesburg · September 26, 2026: UV index: 8.3 .
| Indicator | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-27 | 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-29 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-07 | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 4.7 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 6.9 | 9.3 | 9.1 | 9.2 | — |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Johannesburg · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Johannesburg?
Johannesburg - latest available concentrations (September 27, 2026, 03:00 local time): PM2.5: 59 µg/m³, PM10: 59.3 µg/m³, O₃: 27 µg/m³, NO₂: 35.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 42.6 µg/m³, CO: 211 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
When was PM2.5 highest in Johannesburg over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 59 µg/m³ (September 21, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before September 27, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for Johannesburg an AQI score?
No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.
What UV index does the available forecast show for Johannesburg?
For September 26, 2026, the forecast UV index is 8.3. The UV section also shows the following available days.
What wind speed is forecast for Johannesburg?
For September 24, 2026, forecast wind speed is 25.2 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days.
PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃
Understanding air quality and pollution data
What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?
PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.
Where does the air pollution data come from?
The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.
How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?
PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.
Which dates do the values and charts cover?
Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.
How can I check pollution in my city?
Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.