59
Moderate · Dominant pollutant: PM2.5
Acceptable for most, but unusually sensitive people may experience minor symptoms.
The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Cape Town is 59, categorized as Moderate. Acceptable for most, but unusually sensitive people may experience minor symptoms.
Pollutants & conditions
| Measurement | Value |
|---|
| PM2.5 | 59 |
| PM10 | 22 |
| Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) | 6 |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) | 2.6 |
| Temperature (°C) | 15.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 83 |
| Pressure (hPa) | 1018.8 |
| Wind (m/s) | 7 |
| Wind Gust (m/s) | 13.5 |
PM2.5 forecast
| Date | Avg | Min | Max |
|---|
| 2026-05-19 | 30 | 14 | 54 |
| 2026-05-20 | 48 | 24 | 78 |
| 2026-05-21 | 72 | 53 | 94 |
| 2026-05-22 | 71 | 60 | 78 |
| 2026-05-23 | 32 | 16 | 72 |
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