Worst air pollution Montclair - Durban, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Montclair is fair. AQI, O3, and HCHO are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 30.2/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Montclair is fair. HCHO decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 26.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Montclair'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 06:00
AQI:
Fair
30.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
26.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Montclair right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Montclair is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.2/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 30.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Montclair?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Montclair will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 26.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Montclair?
At Montclair, 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 Montclair 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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