Ambala air quality · Haryana, India
Sensitive lungs will notice this air before anyone else does
NAQI 112 (Moderate) in Ambala, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 130 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Ambala
- PM2.5 · µg/m³47.23.1× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1172.6× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³5.9Under WHO limit
- SO₂ · µg/m³4.8Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.93
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Ambala 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 →
Ambala air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 123average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 206worst day, 4 October
- 68cleanest day, 27 September
- 1days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 123, about the same as the week before (119). None of the last 37 days was Good.
Weather in Ambala
24°C Clear Sky · Humidity 69% · Wind 7 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 17° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 16° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 33° | 16° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 33° | 16° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 16° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 15° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 15° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Ambala air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Ambala right now?
The NAQI in Ambala is 112 (Moderate). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 130 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Ambala 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 Ambala been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Ambala averaged NAQI 123. The worst day was 4 October at 206; the cleanest was 27 September at 68. 1 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Ambala's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 47 µg/m³, about 3.1 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Ambala'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.