Araria air quality · India
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NAQI 159 (Moderate) in Araria, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 167 (Unhealthy).
Updated
Pollutants in Araria
- PM2.5 · µg/m³78.05.2× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1523.4× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³5.2Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³14.1
- CO · mg/m³0.24
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Araria 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 151–200 means for your health →
Araria air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 103average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 157worst day, 1 October
- 59cleanest day, 22 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 127, worse than the week before (101). None of the last 37 days was Good.
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Araria air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Araria right now?
The NAQI in Araria is 159 (Moderate). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 167 (Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Araria 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 Araria been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Araria averaged NAQI 103. The worst day was 1 October at 157; the cleanest was 22 September at 59. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Araria's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 78 µg/m³, about 5.2 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Araria'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.