Akola air quality · Maharashtra, India
Sensitive lungs will notice this air before anyone else does
NAQI 109 (Moderate) in Akola, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 110 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Akola
- PM2.5 · µg/m³39.22.6× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1122.5× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³43.51.7× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³5.2
- SO₂ · µg/m³9.2Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³2.42
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Akola 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 →
Akola air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 63average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 101worst day, 15 October
- 35cleanest day, 26 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 87, worse than the week before (77). 15 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Akola
33°C Clear Sky · Humidity 41% · Wind 0 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Partly cloudy sky | 36° | 22° |
| Tue 20 | Partly cloudy sky | 36° | 22° |
| Wed 21 | Partly cloudy sky | 36° | 22° |
| Thu 22 | Partly cloudy sky | 35° | 22° |
| Fri 23 | Partly cloudy sky | 36° | 22° |
| Sat 24 | Partly cloudy sky | 36° | 36° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Akola air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Akola right now?
The NAQI in Akola is 109 (Moderate). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 110 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Akola 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.
How has air quality in Akola been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Akola averaged NAQI 63. The worst day was 15 October at 101; the cleanest was 26 September at 35. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Akola's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 39 µg/m³, about 2.6 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Akola'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 1 monitoring station 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.