Air Quality in Benoni, South Africa

Clear
14.2°C · 46.4% humidity
14.2°
Feels 14.2°
169
Unhealthy
Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
146 8pm
146
146
169 11pm
162
158
154 2am
152
150
87 5am
86
86
85 8am
84
67
54 11am
54
54
54 2pm
54
54
66 5pm
84
146
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 stn

Benoni's air quality is influenced by vehicle emissions, biomass burning, dust, and industrial activity. Dry seasons and Harmattan winds can significantly elevate particulate pollution levels. Current PM2.5 concentration in Benoni is 18.1× the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

46.4%
Humidity
22.0 km/h
Wind NNW
1024.8 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
169
90.4 µg/m³
PM10
101
154.9 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Benoni?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station
PM2.590.4 µg/m³ ×6.0 WHO
Unhealthy
PM10154.9 µg/m³
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (1 station within 25 km)
90.4
Median
90.4
Average
90.4
Low
90.4
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 53.7 · Bias: -36.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Benoni?

05-28
18.7° 15.1°
05-29
19.7° 7.9°
05-30
20.3° 10.0°
05-31
19.9° 11.1°
06-01
17.8° 15.3°
06-02
21.2° 10.9°
06-03
22.3° 13.3°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Benoni?

7
Alexandra-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
22.9 km PM2.5: 1.7 µg/m³
11
Alexandra-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
22.9 km PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³
53
Ivory Park, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
24.7 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³
25
Ivory Park, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
24.7 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³
29
Olifantsfontein-NAQI, City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa
25.3 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³
48
Olifantsfontein-NAQI, City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa
25.3 km PM2.5: 11.5 µg/m³
70
Buccleugh-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
27.3 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Benoni?

169 Boksburg 68 Brakpan 68 Springs 7 Etwatwa 45 Germiston 146 Edenvale 164 Alberton 163 Thembisa 120 Alexandra 168 Ivory Park
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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-05-28T21:42 UTC.