Worst air pollution KwaDukuza, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in KwaDukuza is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10 and NO2 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 52.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in KwaDukuza is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM10 increases to moderate; NO2 increases to moderate; O3 increases to fair; PM1 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM1: 62.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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KwaDukuza's air quality reflects the KwaZulu-Natal north coast position, with vehicle traffic on the N2 and the surrounding sugarcane farming, tourism, and light industrial character contributing local sources. Indian Ocean sea breezes generally provide coastal ventilation, while the surrounding KwaZulu-Natal coastal hills create topographic variation and the proximity to the Richards Bay industrial complex to the north contributes regional industrial background PM2.5 on northerly wind days.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
52.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
42.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
28.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
11.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.7/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
52.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Poor
62.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
48.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
40.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
41.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
15.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
62.0/100
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Is air quality bad in KwaDukuza right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in KwaDukuza is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 52.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 52.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in KwaDukuza?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in KwaDukuza will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 62.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM1: 62.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in KwaDukuza?
Air quality at KwaDukuza is generally stable year-round thanks to consistent Indian Ocean sea breezes, though hot, still, humid days in mid-summer can occasionally allow haze and local emissions to build up before the breeze returns. Winter months typically see the most reliable ventilation and the clearest conditions overall across the coastal area.
Are air quality levels in KwaDukuza 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 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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