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 | Clear sky |
| Temperature | 57.2°C |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Wind | 0.8 mp/h |
| Pressure | 1019 mb |
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Real-time South Africa city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga | 204 |
| 2 | Springs, Gauteng | 175 |
| 3 | Middelburg, Mpumalanga | 166 |
| 4 | Johannesburg, Gauteng | 162 |
| 5 | Eastleigh, Gauteng | 158 |
| 6 | Howick, KwaZulu-Natal | 151 |
| 7 | Sasolburg, Free State | 140 |
| 8 | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal | 137 |
| 9 | Mokopane, Limpopo | 133 |
| 10 | Randburg, Gauteng | 127 |
(local time)
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Real-time Durban air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Germany | 137 |
(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 | 137 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 50 µg/m³ | |
| PM10 | 66 µg/m³ | |
| SO2 | 7.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Aug 2 | Moderate 65 US AQI  | |||
| Tuesday, Aug 3 | Moderate 68 US AQI | |||
| Wednesday, Aug 4 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 134 US AQI | |||
| Today | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 123 US AQI |  | 73.4°51.8° |  8.9 mp/h |
| Friday, Aug 6 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 108 US AQI | | 69.8°51.8° | 13.4 mp/h |
| Saturday, Aug 7 | Moderate 85 US AQI | | 68°51.8° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Sunday, Aug 8 | Moderate 80 US AQI | | 78.8°50° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Monday, Aug 9 | Moderate 55 US AQI |  | 64.4°51.8° | 17.9 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Aug 10 | Good 43 US AQI  | | 60.8°44.6° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Aug 11 | Moderate 75 US AQI |  | 78.8°44.6° | 8.9 mp/h |
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Historical
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