Ahmedabad air quality · Gujarat, India
Morning hours tend to read higher as cold air traps pollution
NAQI 106 (Moderate) in Ahmedabad, from 8 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 110 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Ahmedabad
- PM2.5 · µg/m³42.22.8× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1232.7× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³50.42.0× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³16.9
- SO₂ · µg/m³29.4Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³1.16
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Ahmedabad right now?
May cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disease such as asthma, and discomfort to people with heart disease, children and older adults.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for most people; sensitive groups keep it shorter.
Running and jogging
LimitSensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Cycling
Take carePrefer routes away from heavy traffic; sensitive groups ride shorter.
Children playing outside
Take careChildren with asthma should take breaks and keep reliever inhalers handy.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
LimitReduce long or heavy exertion outdoors and keep medicines close.
Open windows
Take careVentilate briefly, ideally when the reading is lowest.
Mask outdoors
OptionalSensitive groups may wear an N95 or FFP2 mask for long trips.
Air purifier indoors
OptionalUseful for sensitive people, especially at night.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current NAQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
What US AQI 101–150 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Ahmedabad
8 stations, worst first- RaikhadModerate178
- SAC ISRO BopalModerate152
- SAC ISRO SatelliteModerate131
- RakhialModerate126
- GyaspurModerate125
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- SVPI Airport HansolModerate125
- ChandkhedaSatisfactory93
- ManinagarSatisfactory71
Ahmedabad air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 107average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 249worst day, 13 October
- 41cleanest day, 14 September
- 2days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 172, worse than the week before (124). 3 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Ahmedabad
35°C Smoke Fog · Humidity 31% · Wind 4 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 38° | 24° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 37° | 25° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 38° | 24° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 37° | 24° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 37° | 24° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 37° | 24° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 37° | 24° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Ahmedabad air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Ahmedabad right now?
The NAQI in Ahmedabad is 106 (Moderate), based on 8 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 110 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Ahmedabad today?
Sensitive groups should take it easy. May cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disease such as asthma, and discomfort to people with heart disease, children and older adults. For runners: Sensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Which area of Ahmedabad has the worst air right now?
Raikhad has the highest reading at 178 (Moderate). Maninagar has the lowest at 71, out of 8 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Ahmedabad been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Ahmedabad averaged NAQI 107. The worst day was 13 October at 249; the cleanest was 14 September at 41. 2 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Ahmedabad's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 42 µg/m³, about 2.8 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Ahmedabad's air quality data come from?
From State & Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India · Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) · Aurassure's University Clean Air Network, using 8 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: State & Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India · Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) · Aurassure's University Clean Air Network. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.