Durban Air Quality Index (AQI) | South Africa

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level Kwazulu Natal

Last Updated: 07 Nov 2024, 10:53pm

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Durban

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Major Air Pollutants in Durban

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PM2.5

The current PM2.5 concentration in Durban is ✓below the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.

Durban - Locations Air Pollution Level

LOCATIONS Status AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
City Hall Durban GOOD 46 23 11 23 19 71
Wentworth Reservior GOOD 38 21 9 21 19 72
Ganges GOOD 38 23 9 23 19 72
Settlers GOOD 46 22 11 22 19 72
Umkomaas GOOD 38 16 9 14 16 82
New Germany GOOD 33 21 8 21 17 65
Hambanathi Tongaat GOOD 46 22 11 22 19 72

Weather Conditions in Durban

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What are the weather and climatic conditions in Durban?
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Sunrise
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06:26 AM
06:26 PM
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Wind speed

33 km/h

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UV Index

16

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Pressure

800 mb


Health Advice For Durban

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How to protect yourself from air pollution around Durban, South Africa?
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Wear Mask

Not Required
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Stay Indoor

Not Required
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Windows

Keep Close
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Use Purifier

Not Required
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Family

Allow Outdoor

Durban Air Quality Forecast



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Today

134

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Friday

134

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Saturday

134

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Sunday

134

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Monday

134

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Tuesday

134

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Wednesday

134

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Durban

AQI Calendar

0-50
Good
51-100
Moderate
101-200
Poor
201-300
Unhealthy
301-400
Severe
401-500
Hazardous

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FAQs of Durban Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of Durban.


The real-time air quality in Durban is 21 (GOOD) AQI now. This was last updated .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in Durban is 10 (µg/m³). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hrs mean. Currently, the concentration is 0.40 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at Durban starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.

You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in Durban until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.

Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.

(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.


(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.

Indoor air pollution in Durban is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In Durban , you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (aqi) in Durban is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.




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