Air Quality in Benoni, South Africa

Clear
17.0°C · 35.8% humidity
17.0°
Feels 17.0°
146
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated
81 3pm
81
81
146 6pm
143
158
158 9pm
158
158
158 12am
158
158
158 3am
158
158
158 6am
158
158
143 9am
143
81
81 12pm
80
80
CAMS model adj -3
84
84
84
146
146
161
161
161
161
161
161
161
161
161
161
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161
146
146
84
84
83
83
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 3.6× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

35.8%
Humidity
22.8 km/h
Wind WNW
1020.2 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
146
53.7 µg/m³
PM10
88
129.9 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Benoni?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station
PM2.553.7 µg/m³ ×3.6 WHO
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
PM10129.9 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Benoni?

07-21
18.4° 7.6°
0.5 mm
07-22
19.7° 12.8°
0.06 mm
07-23
18.7° 9.2°
07-24
19.6° 12.3°
0.13 mm
07-25
20.7° 9.3°
07-26
21.1° 9.4°
07-27
22.7° 10.7°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Benoni?

59
Wattville
4.8 km PM2.5: 16.0 µg/m³ PM10: 33.8 µg/m³
87
Germiston Clinic
13.9 km PM2.5: 29.1 µg/m³
57
Etwatwa-NAQI, City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa
17.4 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³
65
Alexandra-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
22.9 km PM2.5: 18.8 µg/m³
57
Alexandra-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
22.9 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³
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Tembisa
23.7 km PM10: -250.0 µg/m³
30
Ivory Park, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
24.7 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³
82
Ivory Park, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
24.7 km PM2.5: 26.8 µg/m³
16
Olifantsfontein-NAQI, City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa
25.3 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³
74
Olifantsfontein-NAQI, City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa
25.3 km PM2.5: 23.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Benoni?

146 Boksburg 146 Brakpan 146 Springs 2 Etwatwa 146 Germiston 41 Edenvale 146 Alberton 56 Thembisa 47 Alexandra 55 Ivory Park
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T16:49 UTC.