Chandrapur air quality · Maharashtra, India
A HEPA purifier in the bedroom makes nights noticeably easier
NAQI 176 (Moderate) in Chandrapur, from 2 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 170 (Unhealthy).
Updated
Pollutants in Chandrapur
- PM2.5 · µg/m³83.05.5× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1453.2× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³19.7Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³28.4
- SO₂ · µg/m³9.8Under 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 Chandrapur 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 →
Chandrapur air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 113average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 184worst day, 7 October
- 44cleanest day, 25 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 118, better than the week before (142). 2 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Chandrapur
31°C Haze · Humidity 54% · Wind 4 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Generally cloudy sky | 35° | 23° |
| Tue 20 | Generally cloudy sky | 35° | 23° |
| Wed 21 | Partly cloudy sky | 34° | 23° |
| Thu 22 | Partly cloudy sky | 34° | 23° |
| Fri 23 | Partly cloudy sky | 34° | 23° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 34° | 23° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards afternoon or evening | 34° | 21° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Chandrapur air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Chandrapur right now?
The NAQI in Chandrapur is 176 (Moderate), based on 2 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 170 (Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Chandrapur 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 Chandrapur been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Chandrapur averaged NAQI 113. The worst day was 7 October at 184; the cleanest was 25 September at 44. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Chandrapur's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 83 µg/m³, about 5.5 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Chandrapur'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.