Benoni Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Benoni, South Africa.
Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-18T14:00:00+02:00Health context
At the current AQI of 70, Benoni is in the Moderate category. Most people can continue normal activities; people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may consider reducing prolonged or very strenuous outdoor exertion if they experience symptoms. Current pollutant values shown for Benoni are PM2.5 70 µg/m³, PM10 44 µg/m³, O₃ 23.3 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 70 mean in Benoni?
Benoni currently has an AQI of 70, which falls in the Moderate category. Air quality is generally acceptable for most people. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may notice symptoms during prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity and can reduce exertion if needed. The pollutant values currently shown for Benoni are PM2.5 70 µg/m³, PM10 44 µg/m³, O₃ 23.3 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Boksburg air quality — approximately 7 km away
- Thembisa air quality — approximately 23 km away
- Johannesburg air quality — approximately 27 km away
- Diepsloot air quality — approximately 42 km away
- Soweto air quality — approximately 47 km away
- Pretoria air quality — approximately 50 km away
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