Bhavnagar air quality · Gujarat, India
Temperature inversions keep pollution pressed close to the ground
NAQI 145 (Moderate) in Bhavnagar, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 153 (Unhealthy).
Updated
Pollutants in Bhavnagar
- PM2.5 · µg/m³58.33.9× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1713.8× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³37.4Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³87.8
- SO₂ · µg/m³6.1Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³1.55
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Bhavnagar 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 →
Bhavnagar air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 113average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 288worst day, 13 October
- 60cleanest day, 13 September
- 2days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 191, worse than the week before (148). None of the last 37 days was Good.
Weather in Bhavnagar
35°C Smoke Fog · Humidity 41% · Wind 6 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Generally cloudy sky with Light rain | 37° | 24° |
| Tue 20 | Partly cloudy sky | 37° | 23° |
| Wed 21 | Partly cloudy sky | 38° | 23° |
| Thu 22 | Partly cloudy sky | 38° | 23° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 37° | 22° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 36° | 22° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 36° | 21° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Bhavnagar air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Bhavnagar right now?
The NAQI in Bhavnagar is 145 (Moderate). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 153 (Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Bhavnagar 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 Bhavnagar been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Bhavnagar averaged NAQI 113. The worst day was 13 October at 288; the cleanest was 13 September at 60. 2 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Bhavnagar's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 58 µg/m³, about 3.9 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Bhavnagar'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.