Bareilly air quality · Uttar Pradesh, India
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NAQI 109 (Moderate) in Bareilly, from 2 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 117 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Bareilly
- PM2.5 · µg/m³42.12.8× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1132.5× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³7.5Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³0.9
- SO₂ · µg/m³25.9Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.74
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Bareilly 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 Bareilly
2 stations, worst first- Rajendra NagarModerate152
- Civil LinesSatisfactory52
Bareilly air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 76average daily NAQI over 36 days
- 160worst day, 4 October
- 29cleanest day, 25 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 95, worse than the week before (51). 8 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Bareilly
26°C Haze · Humidity 62% · Wind 0 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Partly cloudy sky | 30° | 18° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 30° | 18° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 18° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 19° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 19° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 19° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 19° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Bareilly air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Bareilly right now?
The NAQI in Bareilly is 109 (Moderate), based on 2 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 117 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Bareilly 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 Bareilly has the worst air right now?
Rajendra Nagar has the highest reading at 152 (Moderate). Civil Lines has the lowest at 52, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Bareilly been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Bareilly averaged NAQI 76. The worst day was 4 October at 160; the cleanest was 25 September at 29. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Bareilly'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 Bareilly'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 2 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.