What is the air quality in Benoni today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Benoni is 185 (Unhealthy). PM2.5 concentration is 121.3 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Benoni right now?

The current temperature in Benoni is 13.3°C (feels like 13.3°C). Humidity is 57.4% and wind speed is 36.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Benoni?

Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Benoni, South Africa

Drizzle

13.3°C · 57.4% humidity

13.3°

Feels 13.3°

185

Unhealthy

Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

262 10pm

262

185 1am

207

222

234 4am

242

247

252 7am

255

195

195 10am

179

180

181 1pm

181

198

198 4pm

199

262

262 7pm

277

Station readings 45h ago

AQI 182

PM2.5 115.5 µg/m³ · 45h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 5 stn

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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 8.1× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

57.4%

Humidity

36.5 km/h

Wind N

1020.6 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

185

121.3 µg/m³

PM10

129.9 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Benoni?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 5 stations

PM2.5121.3 µg/m³ ×8.1 WHO

Unhealthy

PM10129.9 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

121.3

Median

121.3

Average

121.3

Low

121.3

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 36.45 · Bias: -84.8

What is the 7-day forecast for Benoni?

08-03

21.6° 10.9°

0.25 mm

08-04

20.9° 10.8°

08-05

20.4° 6.1°

08-06

21.1° 8.9°

08-07

24.9° 12.8°

0.81 mm

08-08

20.2° 16.2°

08-09

21.5° 9.7°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Benoni?

177

Germiston Clinic

13.9 km PM2.5: 106.4 µg/m³

Etwatwa-NAQI, City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa

17.4 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³

185

Etwatwa-NAQI, City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa

17.4 km PM2.5: 121.3 µg/m³

162

Olifantsfontein-NAQI, City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa

25.3 km PM2.5: 76.8 µg/m³

Olifantsfontein-NAQI, City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa

25.3 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Benoni?

185 Boksburg 185 Brakpan 185 Springs 185 Etwatwa 137 Germiston 111 Edenvale 137 Alberton 145 Thembisa 132 Alexandra 152 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 2026-08-07T23:56 UTC.