Bhagalpur air quality · Bihar, India
Most people won't notice any effects at this level
NAQI 80 (Satisfactory) in Bhagalpur, from 2 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 129 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Bhagalpur
- PM2.5 · µg/m³47.03.1× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³79.51.8× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³16.9Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³5.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³17.1Under WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Bhagalpur right now?
May cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Running and jogging
Take careFine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Cycling
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits for most children.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Take careWatch for symptoms such as coughing or breathlessness.
Open windows
Go aheadFine to ventilate.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededOptional.
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 Bhagalpur
2 stations, worst first- MayaganjSatisfactory86
- DM Office_Kachari ChowkSatisfactory82
Bhagalpur air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 73average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 143worst day, 14 September
- 40cleanest day, 13 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 70, worse than the week before (59). 5 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Bhagalpur
28°C Haze · Humidity 64% · Wind 0 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards afternoon or evening | 32° | 22° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards afternoon or evening | 31° | 22° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 22° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 21° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 20° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 21° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 21° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Bhagalpur air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Bhagalpur right now?
The NAQI in Bhagalpur is 80 (Satisfactory), based on 2 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 129 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Bhagalpur today?
Fine for most people. May cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people. For runners: Fine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Which area of Bhagalpur has the worst air right now?
Mayaganj has the highest reading at 86 (Satisfactory). DM Office_Kachari Chowk has the lowest at 82, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Bhagalpur been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Bhagalpur averaged NAQI 73. The worst day was 14 September at 143; the cleanest was 13 September at 40. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Bhagalpur'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 Bhagalpur'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.