Worst air pollution Glenwood - Durban, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Glenwood is moderate. AQI, NO2, SO2, and PM1 are moderate; PM2.5, O3, and HCHO are fair; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (SO2: 52.7/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Glenwood is moderate. HCHO increases to moderate; PM1 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (SO2: 56.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Glenwood's air quality reflects its subtropical coastal position, with vehicle traffic and port and industrial operations as the main local sources of pollution. Consistent Indian Ocean sea breezes generally provide reliable natural ventilation, keeping particulate levels moderate despite the area's warm, humid climate. Conditions like these are common along much of the KwaZulu-Natal coast.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Moderate
52.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
48.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
52.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
38.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
40.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Moderate
56.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
42.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
56.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Moderate
46.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
35.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Glenwood right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Glenwood is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 52.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (SO2: 52.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Glenwood?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Glenwood will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 56.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (SO2: 56.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Glenwood?
At Glenwood, the sea breeze keeps air quality fairly steady across the seasons, with only brief dips during hot, humid, windless spells in summer when emissions from port and industrial operations can linger. Cooler winter months generally bring the most consistent onshore ventilation, a seasonal pattern typical of the broader KwaZulu-Natal coast.
Are air quality levels in Glenwood based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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