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Durban Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2025-05-30 12:55:11 PM (Local Time)

Live AQI

Air Quality is

Moderate

pm10 : 73 µg/m³

PM2.5 : 33 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

23 °C

Last Updated: 2025-05-30 12:55:11 PM (Local Time)

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Durban

Major Air Pollutants
Durban

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

33µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM10)

73µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

814ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

6ppb

Ozone(O3)

11ppb

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes
Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

AQI

Year

AQI

Annual AQI Trends

2020

68AQI

2021

53AQI

-22%

Fall

2022

43AQI

-19%

Fall

2023

32AQI

-26%

Fall

2024

45AQI

41%

Rise

2025

65AQI

44%

Rise

Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)

Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedJuly, 2020108AQI

Least PollutedMarch, 202319AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Durban's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location

Status

AQI

PM2.5(µg/m³)

PM10(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

City Hall Durban

Moderate

Ganges

Moderate

Hambanathi Tongaat

Moderate

New Germany

Moderate

Settlers

Moderate

Umkomaas

Moderate

Wentworth Reservior

Poor

116

138

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temp.23°C

hum.25%

Durban

116

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Paarl

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Pretoria

Air Quality Calendar 2025
Durban

2025

AQI

January

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Dec -	30 Dec -	31 Dec -	1 Jan 66	2 Jan 61	3 Jan 63	4 Jan 65
5 Jan 66	6 Jan 64	7 Jan 58	8 Jan 60	9 Jan 63	10 Jan 64	11 Jan 62
12 Jan 63	13 Jan 66	14 Jan 66	15 Jan 67	16 Jan 61	17 Jan 63	18 Jan 63
19 Jan 68	20 Jan 69	21 Jan 64	22 Jan 61	23 Jan 62	24 Jan 66	25 Jan 67
26 Jan 66	27 Jan 65	28 Jan 66	29 Jan 64	30 Jan 64	31 Jan 73	1 Feb 71

February

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
26 Jan 66	27 Jan 65	28 Jan 66	29 Jan 64	30 Jan 64	31 Jan 73	1 Feb 71
2 Feb 76	3 Feb 73	4 Feb 70	5 Feb 73	6 Feb 65	7 Feb 63	8 Feb 68
9 Feb 67	10 Feb 60	11 Feb 57	12 Feb 60	13 Feb 66	14 Feb 65	15 Feb 67
16 Feb 64	17 Feb 65	18 Feb 65	19 Feb 63	20 Feb 58	21 Feb 64	22 Feb 62
23 Feb 57	24 Feb 58	25 Feb 60	26 Feb 58	27 Feb 60	28 Feb 59	1 Mar 61

March

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
23 Feb 57	24 Feb 58	25 Feb 60	26 Feb 58	27 Feb 60	28 Feb 59	1 Mar 61
2 Mar 58	3 Mar 58	4 Mar 56	5 Mar 61	6 Mar 66	7 Mar 62	8 Mar 62
9 Mar 60	10 Mar 59	11 Mar 59	12 Mar 61	13 Mar 65	14 Mar 61	15 Mar 63
16 Mar 63	17 Mar 63	18 Mar 65	19 Mar 70	20 Mar 64	21 Mar 71	22 Mar 78
23 Mar 71	24 Mar 72	25 Mar 71	26 Mar 67	27 Mar 64	28 Mar 55	29 Mar 54
30 Mar 58	31 Mar 57	1 Apr 61	2 Apr 56	3 Apr 50	4 Apr 51	5 Apr 57

April

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
30 Mar 58	31 Mar 57	1 Apr 61	2 Apr 56	3 Apr 50	4 Apr 51	5 Apr 57
6 Apr 58	7 Apr 61	8 Apr 75	9 Apr 77	10 Apr 61	11 Apr 58	12 Apr 59
13 Apr 88	14 Apr 74	15 Apr 51	16 Apr 46	17 Apr 42	18 Apr 45	19 Apr 56
20 Apr 63	21 Apr 63	22 Apr 61	23 Apr 51	24 Apr 51	25 Apr 55	26 Apr 50
27 Apr 54	28 Apr 54	29 Apr 55	30 Apr 60	1 May 50	2 May 47	3 May 53

May

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Apr 54	28 Apr 54	29 Apr 55	30 Apr 60	1 May 50	2 May 47	3 May 53
4 May 55	5 May 59	6 May 62	7 May 69	8 May 92	9 May 84	10 May 91
11 May 81	12 May 68	13 May 76	14 May 82	15 May 92	16 May 102	17 May 95
18 May 105	19 May 96	20 May 108	21 May 80	22 May 57	23 May 66	24 May 76
25 May 77	26 May 84	27 May 81	28 May 74	29 May 91	30 May -	31 May -

Health Advice For People Living In
Durban

1.6Cigarettes per day

Weekly 11.2 Cigarettes

Monthly 48.0 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 1.6 cigarettes a day.

Source:

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Solutions for Current AQI

Air PurifierTurn On
Car FilterMust
N95 MaskMust
Stay IndoorMust

Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Durban

Asthma
Heart Issues
Allergies
Sinus
Cold/Flu
Chronic (COPD)

Mid. Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Mid. when AQI is Moderate (50-150)

Moderate symptoms including frequent wheezing, noticeable shortness of breath, chest tightness, and persistent cough.

Do's :

Limit outdoor activities when AQI is poor.
Clean indoor air with an air purifier to reduce exposure.
Soothe the respiratory tract with herbal teas or warm water to help alleviate symptoms.

Don'ts :

Exercise outdoors without a mask.
Stay in smoky areas with strong fumes.

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RankCityAQIAQI Status

Standard Value

Durban, South Africa

Poor

8xabove Standard

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Moderate

6xabove Standard

Roodepoort, South Africa

Moderate

6xabove Standard

Johannesburg, South Africa

Moderate

6xabove Standard

eManzimtoti, South Africa

Moderate

6xabove Standard

Standerton, South Africa

Moderate

6xabove Standard

Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

Bethal, South Africa

Port Shepstone, South Africa

Moderate

6xabove Standard

10.

Middelburg, South Africa

Moderate

6xabove Standard

Last Updated: 30 May 2025, 11:55 AM

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Air Quality FAQs
at Durban

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Durban?

The current real-time AQI level in Durban is 96 (Moderate) due to recent rainfall by 0.01mm/hr. This was last updated 2025-05-30 12:55:11 PM (Local Time).

When was the best AQI level in Durban in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI level was 76 (Moderate) at 1:09 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI level in Durban in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI level was 120 (Poor) at 4:09 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of AQI levels in Durban during last 24 hours?

The AQI levels in Durban have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 120 at 4:09 AM (Local Time), lowest 76 at 1:09 AM (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current AQI level in Durban?

Current AQI levels are acceptable; however, some pollutants may be a concern for a small number of sensitive individuals.