Live · 10:03 am UTC · Monitoring stations
South Africa air quality today · live AQI ranking
South Africa: 4 cities reporting. The median US AQI is 59 (Moderate). Johannesburg has the worst air at 105, Port Elizabeth the cleanest at 16. No city is at an unhealthy level.
- Median59Moderate
- Worst105Johannesburg
- Cleanest16Port Elizabeth
- Good 2
- Moderate 1
- Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 1
All 4 cities, ranked
Tap a column to sort| # | City | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johannesburg | 105 |
| 2 | Pretoria | 90 |
| 3 | Cape Town | 28 |
| 4 | Port Elizabeth | 16 |
Updated 10:03 am UTC. Source: Government and research monitoring stations via OpenAQ and national networks.
Frequently asked questions
Which city in South Africa has the worst air quality today?
Johannesburg, with US AQI 105 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Which city in South Africa has the cleanest air right now?
Port Elizabeth, with US AQI 16 (Good).
How many cities in South Africa are monitored?
4 cities are reporting a reading right now. Cities with no station reporting in the last few hours are left out of the ranking rather than estimated.
Is the air in South Africa unhealthy today?
No reporting city is at an unhealthy level right now. The national median is 59 (Moderate).