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
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Weather
What is the current weather in Durban?
| Weather | Few clouds |
| Temperature | 68°C |
| Humidity | 55% |
| Wind | 4.9 mp/h |
| Pressure | 1018 mb |
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Real-time South Africa city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johannesburg, Gauteng | 170 |
| 2 | eMkhomazi, KwaZulu-Natal | 165 |
| 3 | Berea, KwaZulu-Natal | 153 |
| 4 | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal | 144 |
| 5 | Secunda, Mpumalanga | 131 |
| 6 | Sasolburg, Free State | 125 |
| 7 | Eastleigh, Gauteng | 122 |
| 8 | Soshanguve, Gauteng | 122 |
| 9 | Vereeniging, Gauteng | 119 |
| 10 | Sebokeng, Gauteng | 115 |
(local time)
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Real-time Durban air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Germany | 144 |
(local time)
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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 | 144 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 53 µg/m³ | |
| PM10 | 79 µg/m³ | |
| SO2 | 14.2 µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Durban air is currently 5 times above WHO exposure recommendation
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, Jun 20 | Moderate 68 US AQI  | |||
| Monday, Jun 21 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 109 US AQI | |||
| Tuesday, Jun 22 | Moderate 97 US AQI | |||
| Today | Moderate 91 US AQI | | 73.4°51.8° |  6.7 mp/h |
| Thursday, Jun 24 | Moderate 92 US AQI |  | 64.4°51.8° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Friday, Jun 25 | Moderate 97 US AQI |  | 66.2°48.2° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, Jun 26 | Moderate 61 US AQI | | 66.2°50° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jun 27 | Moderate 59 US AQI |  | 62.6°48.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Monday, Jun 28 | Moderate 66 US AQI | | 82.4°46.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Jun 29 | Moderate 71 US AQI | | 82.4°53.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
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Historical
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