Smog in Port Elizabeth — Live Data: AQI, Fine Dust, Wind, UV and Health Advice

Pollution and air quality forecast for Port Elizabeth. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Port Elizabeth:

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 5 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 8 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 56 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 2 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 2 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 77 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Port Elizabeth, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 1.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Port Elizabeth? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 5 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Port Elizabeth in the last 7 days was: 23 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026) and the lowest: 11 (Saturday, August 22, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Port Elizabeth? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Port Elizabeth is: 8 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Port Elizabeth? (ozone (O3))
56 (Good)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
2 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
2 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
77 (Good)

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

Port Elizabeth

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — South Africa

16-day weather forecast for South Africa: today around 27°C (clear sky), lows near 12°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 17 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — South Africa

The UV index in South Africa today is 5.5 (moderate) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 35 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Port Elizabeth — compare nearby locations.

• Cape Town 105 µg/m³
• Durban 15 µg/m³
• Johannesburg 17 µg/m³
• Soweto 17 µg/m³
• Pretoria 8 µg/m³
• Pietermaritzburg 13 µg/m³
• Benoni 16 µg/m³
• Tembisa 16 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Port Elizabeth today?

The current average PM2.5 across Port Elizabeth is about 5 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Port Elizabeth?

Right now PM2.5 in Port Elizabeth averages about 5 µg/m³ (“Good”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Port Elizabeth?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Port Elizabeth was recorded on Wednesday, August 26 (about 23 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Port Elizabeth today?

The UV index in Port Elizabeth today is 5.5 (moderate) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 35 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Port Elizabeth?

A moderate breeze (about 17 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.