Worst air pollution Queensburgh, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Queensburgh is medium. AQI, PM2.5, O3, HCHO, and PM1 are medium; PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 50.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Queensburgh is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 62.4/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
50.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
50.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Medium
45.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
43.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
62.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
62.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Medium
43.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Queensburgh right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Queensburgh is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 50.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 50.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Queensburgh?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Queensburgh will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 62.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 62.4/100).
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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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