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Port Elizabeth Hourly Weather

South Africa · Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Current Weather & ForecastUpdated 11:47:22 AM
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31°C
Clear Sky
High31°C/Low17°C
Feels 34°C
47% Humidity
10 km/h ESE
☀️UV 7.35 (Very High)
☁️0% Cloud
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Precipitation
0.0 mm
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Rain Chance
0%
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Max Wind
11 km/h
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Wind Gust
25 km/h
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Sunrise
06:14
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Sunset
18:39
Today's Hourly Breakdown
Actual
Forecast
Now
Times in GMT+2
🌡️Temperature (°C)
🌧️Precipitation (mm) & Chance (%)
💨Wind Speed & Gusts (km/h)
💧Humidity & Cloud Cover (%)
☀️UV Index
Weather Details
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Clear Sky
Current condition
UV Index
7.35
Very High
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Cloud Cover
0%
Mostly Clear
Wind Direction
ESE
104°
Wind Gust
25 km/h
Precipitation
0.0 mm
Max Wind Today
11 km/h
Sunrise
06:14 AM
Sunset
06:39 PM

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)

Live
waqi
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Last Updated: 3/12/2026, 11:47:27 AM
52AQI (US)
Air Quality is
Moderate
PM2.5
52ug/m3
PM10
13ug/m3
Dominant: PM2.5
Station: ES_Motherwell, Alfred Nzo, South Africa
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31°C
Clear Sky
Humidity47 %
Wind Speed10 km/h
UV Index7.35
52
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
201-300
301-500+
Major Air Pollutants
PM2.5
52ug/m3
PM10
13ug/m3
O3
9.5ug/m3
NO2
1.7ug/m3
SO2
10.1ug/m3
CO
2.7ug/m3
Health Advice
Acceptable air quality. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Data updated 11:47:27 AM · Source: waqi
Hourly Air Pollutants
µg/m³
Health Impact & Advice
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2.4cigarettes / day
Breathing this air equals smoking 2.4 cigarettes daily
Weekly: 17 cigsMonthly: 71 cigs
Source: Berkeley Earth · Based on PM2.5 = 52 ug/m3
Protective MeasuresAQI 52
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Air Purifier
Optional
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N95 Mask
Optional
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Stay Indoor
Not Needed
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Windows Closed
Optional
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Outdoor Exercise
Not Needed
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Car Cabin Filter
Optional
Health Risk Assessment
🫁
Asthma
Mild
Low risk for most people
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Heart Issues
Low
Minimal risk
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Allergies
Mild
Low allergy aggravation risk
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Respiratory
Mild
Normal breathing expected
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Eye Irritation
Mild
Minor irritation possible
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Children & Elderly
Caution
Normal activities ok

Port Elizabeth Weather & Air Quality Overview

Port Elizabeth is a city in South Africa, located in the Southern Hemisphere at coordinates 33.96°S, 25.60°E. With a population of approximately 1.3 million, it is one of the notable urban centers in Africa. Port Elizabeth experiences a subtropical climate. This page provides real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed, UV index, air quality monitoring, and a detailed 10-day weather forecast for Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Right now in Port Elizabeth, the temperature is 31°C (feels like 34°C) with clear sky. Humidity is at 47%. Winds are blowing at 10 km/h. Today's high is expected to reach 31°C and the low will be around 17°C.

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Port Elizabeth is 52, rated as Moderate. The dominant pollutant is PM2.5.

Hourly Weather in Port Elizabeth

Hour-by-hour conditions for Port Elizabeth help you plan your day. Temperature, rain chance, and wind for Port Elizabeth, South Africa are updated regularly.

  • Today's high in Port Elizabeth: 31°C
  • Humidity in Port Elizabeth: 47%
  • Current AQI in Port Elizabeth: 52 (Moderate)
  • Wind in Port Elizabeth: 10 km/h

Weather in Port Elizabeth and the Port Elizabeth forecast are updated every few minutes. For more cities, see our weather directory and global AQI map, or check city AQI rankings and weather guides.

Data updates every few minutes. Weather powered by Open-Meteo. Air quality from multiple monitoring networks.

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