Worst air pollution Queensburgh, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Queensburgh is poor. AQI and PM1 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and HCHO are moderate; NO2 and O3 are fair; CO is good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 75.4/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Queensburgh is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 70.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Queensburgh's air quality reflects the western Durban metropolitan area on the Umbilo River valley, with vehicle traffic on the M13 and surrounding industrial and residential character contributing local sources. Indian Ocean sea breezes from Durban Bay provide coastal ventilation, while the South Durban industrial basin's refineries and chemical operations nearby contribute regional industrial background PM2.5 under southwesterly wind conditions and the surrounding KwaZulu-Natal coastal hills create topographic variation throughout the year.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Poor
75.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
54.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
43.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
45.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
3.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Moderate
57.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
75.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Poor
70.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
51.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
40.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
43.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
3.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Moderate
55.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
70.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Queensburgh right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Queensburgh is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 75.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 75.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Queensburgh?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Queensburgh will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 70.3/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 70.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Queensburgh?
Air quality at Queensburgh 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 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.
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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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