Air quality in Durban
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Durban
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Durban Air Quality Map
Real-time Durban air pollution map
Air Quality Data contributor(s)
Station(s) operated by
South African Air Quality Information System
Government
Weather
What is the current weather in Durban?
| Weather | Broken clouds |
| Temperature | 64.4°C |
| Humidity | 95% |
| Wind | 3.4 mp/h |
| Pressure | 1022 mb |
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Real-time South Africa city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sasolburg, Free State | 152 |
| 2 | Vereeniging, Gauteng | 140 |
| 3 | Bethlehem, Free State | 134 |
| 4 | Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng | 119 |
| 5 | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal | 110 |
| 6 | Bloemfontein, Free State | 101 |
| 7 | Howick, KwaZulu-Natal | 101 |
| 8 | Eastleigh, Gauteng | 96 |
| 9 | Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal | 89 |
| 10 | Springs, Gauteng | 83 |
(local time)
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live Durban aqi ranking
Real-time Durban air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Germany | 110 |
(local time)
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US AQI
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Overview
What is the current air quality in Durban?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 110 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 39µg/m³ | |
| PM10 | 43µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Durban is currently 7.8 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
How to protect from air pollution in Durban?
 | Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors Get a Mask |
 | Run an air purifier Get an air purifier |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air |
 | Everyone should reduce outdoor exercise |
Forecast
Durban air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Sep 25 | Moderate 58 US AQI  |  | 95°59° |  11.2 mp/h |
| Monday, Sep 26 | Moderate 77 US AQI | | 80.6°59° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Sep 27 | Moderate 80 US AQI |  | 69.8°64.4° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Sep 28 | Moderate 76 US AQI | | 73.4°60.8° | 15.7 mp/h |
| Today | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 110 US AQI | | 86°59° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Friday, Sep 30 | Moderate 92 US AQI | | 73.4°60.8° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Saturday, Oct 1 | Moderate 92 US AQI | | 71.6°55.4° | 17.9 mp/h |
| Sunday, Oct 2 | Moderate 95 US AQI |  | 69.8°53.6° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Monday, Oct 3 | Moderate 96 US AQI | | 87.8°55.4° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Oct 4 | Moderate 85 US AQI | | 69.8°55.4° | 11.2 mp/h |
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Historical
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Durban air quality data attribution
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