Bloemfontein Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Health alert conditions are possible; people should reduce exposure and follow local public-health guidance.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T20:00:00+02:00Health context
At the current AQI of 999, Bloemfontein is in the Hazardous category. Air-pollution exposure may be a concern for everyone; consider avoiding prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion and follow local public-health alerts. Current pollutant values shown for Bloemfontein are PM2.5 178 µg/m³, PM10 999 µg/m³, O₃ 4.3 µg/m³, NO₂ 17.3 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 999 mean in Bloemfontein?
Bloemfontein currently has an AQI of 999, which falls in the Hazardous category. Air pollution is at a hazardous level on the displayed AQI scale. People should minimize prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion and follow any local public-health advisories. The pollutant values currently shown for Bloemfontein are PM2.5 178 µg/m³, PM10 999 µg/m³, O₃ 4.3 µg/m³, NO₂ 17.3 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
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- Krugersdorp air quality — approximately 371 km away
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