Air Quality in Benoni, South Africa

Clear
16.4°C · 24.6% humidity
16.4°
Feels 16.4°
161
Unhealthy
Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
84 6pm
146
161
161 9pm
161
161
161 12am
146
146
161 3am
146
146
146 6am
146
161
146 9am
83
54
54 12pm
54
54
34 3pm
34
54
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 5.0× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

24.6%
Humidity
4.4 km/h
Wind ESE
1026.7 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
161
75.3 µg/m³
PM10
101
154.9 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Benoni?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station
PM2.575.3 µg/m³ ×5.0 WHO
Unhealthy
PM10154.9 µg/m³
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)
75.3
Median
66.25
Average
32.5
Low
100.0
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 64.32 · Bias: -11.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Benoni?

06-08
18.3° 11.9°
06-09
19.2° 14.5°
06-10
18.3° 9.2°
06-11
16.9° 12.0°
06-12
18.1° 11.9°
0.06 mm
06-13
16.8° 9.2°
06-14
22.2° 10.1°
0.06 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 4.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Benoni?

76
Wattville
4.8 km PM2.5: 24.0 µg/m³ PM10: 47.7 µg/m³
27
Alexandra-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
22.9 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³
40
Alexandra-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
22.9 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³
21
Ivory Park, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
24.7 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³
21
Ivory Park, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
24.7 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³
83
Olifantsfontein-NAQI, City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa
25.3 km PM2.5: 27.3 µg/m³
38
Olifantsfontein-NAQI, City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa
25.3 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³
33
Buccleugh-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
27.3 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Benoni?

154 Boksburg 174 Brakpan 174 Springs 174 Etwatwa 121 Germiston 105 Edenvale 163 Alberton 94 Thembisa 96 Alexandra 95 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 2026-06-08T19:28 UTC.