Worst air pollution Westville - Durban, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Westville is fair. NO2, O3, and HCHO are fair; AQI, PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are medium; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 44.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Westville is good. AQI improves to good; PM2.5 decreases to good; NO2 decreases to good; O3 decreases to good; SO2 decreases to good; HCHO decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 16.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Westville lies roughly 10 km west-northwest of Durban. Westville'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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
44.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
41.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
31.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Good
16.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Westville right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Westville is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 33.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 44.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Westville?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Westville will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 16.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Westville?
At Westville, 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 Westville 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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