Chandigarh air quality · India
Clean air days like this are worth an evening walk in the park
NAQI 50 (Good) in Chandigarh, from 2 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 77 (Moderate).
Updated
Pollutants in Chandigarh
- PM2.5 · µg/m³23.01.5× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³48.0Under WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³14.7Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³49.8
- SO₂ · µg/m³5.4Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.56
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Chandigarh right now?
Minimal impact on health.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadEnjoy it.
Running and jogging
Go aheadA great time to run outdoors.
Cycling
Go aheadRide freely.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Go aheadNo limits.
Open windows
Go aheadAir out your home.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededNot needed.
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 51–100 means for your health →
Chandigarh air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 51average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 98worst day, 5 October
- 24cleanest day, 13 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 48, better than the week before (54). 23 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Chandigarh
24°C Clear Sky · Humidity 54% · Wind 11 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 15° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 15° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 33° | 16° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 33° | 16° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 16° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 15° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 15° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Chandigarh air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Chandigarh right now?
The NAQI in Chandigarh is 50 (Good), based on 2 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 77 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Chandigarh today?
A great time to be outside. Minimal impact on health. For runners: A great time to run outdoors.
How has air quality in Chandigarh been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Chandigarh averaged NAQI 51. The worst day was 5 October at 98; the cleanest was 13 September at 24. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Chandigarh's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 23 µg/m³, about 1.5 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Chandigarh'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.