Worst air pollution Benson - Omaha, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Benson is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Benson is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Omaha's Benson air quality reflects the historic Northwest Omaha neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on Maple Street and the surrounding mixed residential and entertainment character contributing local sources. The flat Midwest terrain allows reasonable dispersal, while the neighbourhood's walkable character and the tree-lined residential streets generally maintain moderate Omaha metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
36.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
38.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Benson right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Benson is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Benson?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Benson will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Benson?
Conditions at Benson vary noticeably across the seasons. Typically, the calmest air usually arrives in winter, between planting and harvest dust events, while summer heat waves and the dust of planting and harvest seasons are the main annual concerns. Wide-open terrain generally helps disperse pollution quickly once the wind picks up.
Are air quality levels in Benson based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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