Worst air pollution Moses Mabhida Stadium - Durban, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Moses Mabhida Stadium is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; PM10, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; NO2, O3, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.7/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Moses Mabhida Stadium is moderate. PM10 increases to moderate; NO2 increases to fair; SO2 increases to fair; PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 57.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Vehicle traffic and port and industrial operations shape most of the local air quality picture at Moses Mabhida Stadium, moderated by the steady Indian Ocean sea breeze typical of this stretch of coast. The area's humid subtropical climate keeps conditions generally favourable year-round. Much of the surrounding coastline sees broadly the same seasonal pattern.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
40.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
6.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.7/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
38.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Moderate
57.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
53.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
40.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
12.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
29.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
57.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Moses Mabhida Stadium right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Moses Mabhida Stadium is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Moses Mabhida Stadium?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Moses Mabhida Stadium will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 57.0/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 57.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Moses Mabhida Stadium?
Golfers at Moses Mabhida Stadium are most likely to notice reduced air quality on hot, still, humid days in mid-summer, when emissions from port and industrial operations can briefly build up before the sea breeze returns. Cooler winter months bring the most reliable ventilation for play, a seasonal pattern typical of the broader KwaZulu-Natal coast.
Are air quality levels in Moses Mabhida Stadium 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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