Cuttack air quality · Odisha, India
Temperature inversions keep pollution pressed close to the ground
NAQI 104 (Moderate) in Cuttack, from 2 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 142 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Cuttack
- PM2.5 · µg/m³52.03.5× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1052.3× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³12.1Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³57.2
- SO₂ · µg/m³5.6Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.54
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Cuttack 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 101–150 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Cuttack
2 stations, worst first- Sri Sri UniversityModerate131
- CDA AreaSatisfactory64
Cuttack air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 76average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 113worst day, 29 September
- 33cleanest day, 15 October
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 51, better than the week before (82). 8 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Cuttack
27°C Clear Sky · Humidity 94% · Wind 0 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm | 33° | 24° |
| Tue 20 | Partly cloudy sky | 33° | 24° |
| Wed 21 | Partly cloudy sky | 33° | 24° |
| Thu 22 | Partly cloudy sky | 33° | 24° |
| Fri 23 | Partly cloudy sky | 33° | 23° |
| Sat 24 | Partly cloudy sky | 33° | 23° |
| Sun 25 | Partly cloudy sky | 33° | 23° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Cuttack air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Cuttack right now?
The NAQI in Cuttack is 104 (Moderate), based on 2 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 142 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Cuttack 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.
Which area of Cuttack has the worst air right now?
Sri Sri University has the highest reading at 131 (Moderate). CDA Area has the lowest at 64, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Cuttack been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Cuttack averaged NAQI 76. The worst day was 29 September at 113; the cleanest was 15 October at 33. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Cuttack's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 52 µg/m³, about 3.5 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Cuttack'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.