Air quality in Richards Bay

Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Richards Bay

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Weather

What is the current weather in Richards Bay?

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WeatherBroken clouds
Temperature64.4°F
Humidity85%
Wind7.3 mp/h
Pressure30.1 Hg

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US AQI

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Moderate

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Overview

What is the current air quality in Richards Bay?

Air pollution levelAir quality indexMain pollutant
Moderate 54* US AQIPM2.5
PollutantsConcentration
PM2.5
10.9*µg/m³
SO2
5.7*µg/m³
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PM2.5

x2.2

PM2.5 concentration in Richards Bay is currently 2.2 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value

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What is the current air quality in Richards Bay?

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Forecast

Richards Bay air quality index (AQI) forecast

DayPollution levelWeatherTemperatureWind
Saturday, Jun 1

Moderate 54 AQI US

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Weather icon 30%
78.8° 62.6°
Wind rotating 183 degree 11.2 mp/h
Today

Moderate 54 AQI US

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78.8° 60.8°
Wind rotating 69 degree 13.4 mp/h
Monday, Jun 3

Good 46 AQI US

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80.6° 62.6°
Wind rotating 28 degree 20.1 mp/h
Tuesday, Jun 4

Good 44 AQI US

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73.4° 55.4°
Wind rotating 282 degree 6.7 mp/h
Wednesday, Jun 5

Moderate 58 AQI US

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73.4° 57.2°
Wind rotating 104 degree 6.7 mp/h
Thursday, Jun 6

Moderate 62 AQI US

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78.8° 55.4°
Wind rotating 218 degree 17.9 mp/h
Friday, Jun 7

Good 38 AQI US

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69.8° 60.8°
Wind rotating 203 degree 24.6 mp/h
Saturday, Jun 8

Good 19 AQI US

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66.2° 57.2°
Wind rotating 214 degree 20.1 mp/h

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