Queensburgh Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in Queensburgh is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10, O3, and HCHO are fair; NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 45.9/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in Queensburgh is moderate. SO2 increases to fair; HCHO increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 59.6/100).
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Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 45.9/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 40.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 24.6/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 10.0/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 21.8/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 19.4/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 1.0/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Fair | 25.3/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Moderate | 45.9/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 59.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 46.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 32.2/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 14.2/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 28.3/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Fair | 22.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 1.8/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Moderate | 44.8/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Moderate | 59.6/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Queensburgh lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. Lying in a basin, the area is prone to temperature inversions that hold pollutants near the ground when winds drop. Sea breezes along the coast usually help ventilate the area. Local sources include oil refining.
Ozone is the main concern from December to March, when sunny days averaging 22°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. Later, even in the mild winter months, June to August, at around 13°C, calm nights let traffic pollution settle in the basin. On the plus side, breezy weather in October, with winds near 15 km/h, tends to sweep pollution away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in KwaZulu-Natal
Is air quality bad in Queensburgh right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in Queensburgh is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 45.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 45.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Queensburgh?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in Queensburgh will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 59.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 59.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Queensburgh?
Ozone is the main concern from December to March, when sunny days averaging 22°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. Later, even in the mild winter months, June to August, at around 13°C, calm nights let traffic pollution settle in the basin. On the plus side, breezy weather in October, with winds near 15 km/h, tends to sweep pollution away.
Are air quality levels in Queensburgh 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |