Bikaner air quality · Rajasthan, India
Even healthy adults may notice throat irritation and mild coughing
NAQI 215 (Poor) in Bikaner, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 179 (Unhealthy).
Updated
Pollutants in Bikaner
- PM2.5 · µg/m³95.06.3× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³2265.0× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³1034.1× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³7.3
- SO₂ · µg/m³2.2Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³3.46
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Bikaner right now?
May cause breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure, and discomfort to people with heart disease.
Walking and commuting
Take careKeep outdoor walks short and choose quieter streets away from traffic.
Running and jogging
AvoidMove your run indoors or reschedule for a cleaner hour.
Cycling
LimitKeep rides short and easy, or ride indoors.
Children playing outside
LimitLimit outdoor play to short, gentle sessions. Move sports indoors.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
AvoidAvoid exertion outdoors. Follow your doctor's action plan.
Open windows
AvoidKeep windows closed while the air is unhealthy.
Mask outdoors
RecommendedWear a well-fitted N95 or FFP2 mask outdoors. Cloth and surgical masks do little against fine particles.
Air purifier indoors
RecommendedRun a HEPA purifier in the room you spend most time in.
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 →
Bikaner air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 134average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 247worst day, 28 September
- 69cleanest day, 13 September
- 1days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 159, worse than the week before (125). None of the last 37 days was Good.
Weather in Bikaner
32°C Haze · Humidity 27% · Wind 0 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 33° | 23° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 33° | 22° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 34° | 21° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 35° | 24° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 35° | 21° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 35° | 23° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 35° | 23° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Bikaner air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Bikaner right now?
The NAQI in Bikaner is 215 (Poor). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 179 (Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Bikaner today?
Limit time outdoors. May cause breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure, and discomfort to people with heart disease. For runners: Move your run indoors or reschedule for a cleaner hour.
How has air quality in Bikaner been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Bikaner averaged NAQI 134. The worst day was 28 September at 247; the cleanest was 13 September at 69. 1 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Bikaner's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 95 µg/m³, about 6.3 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Bikaner'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.