Air Quality in Benin City Today — Live AQI, PM2.5 & PM10, Smog, Weather and Forecast

Pollution and air quality forecast for Benin City. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Benin City:

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 16 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 17 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 20 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 10 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 612 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Benin City, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 2.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Benin City? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 16 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Benin City in the last 7 days was: 21 (Monday, August 24, 2026) and the lowest: 12 (Thursday, August 27, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Benin City? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Benin City is: 17 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Benin City? (ozone (O3))
20 (Good)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
10 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
1 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
612 (Good)

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM

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Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Nigeria

16-day weather forecast for Nigeria: today around 29°C (rain), lows near 19°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 20 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Nigeria

The UV index in Nigeria today is 8.3 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Benin City — compare nearby locations.

• Lagos 16 µg/m³
• Kano 113 µg/m³
• Ibadan 22 µg/m³
• Kaduna 23 µg/m³
• Port-Harcourt 19 µg/m³
• Maiduguri 10 µg/m³
• Zaria 24 µg/m³
• Aba 27 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Benin City today?

The current average PM2.5 across Benin City is about 16 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Benin City?

Right now PM2.5 in Benin City averages about 16 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Benin City?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Benin City was recorded on Monday, August 24 (about 21 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Benin City today?

The UV index in Benin City today is 8.3 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Benin City?

Strong wind (about 20 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.