Darbhanga air quality · Bihar, India
Most people won't notice any effects at this level
NAQI 54 (Satisfactory) in Darbhanga, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 22 (Good).
Updated
Pollutants in Darbhanga
- PM2.5 · µg/m³4.0Under WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³24.0Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³29.1
- CO · mg/m³1.15
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Darbhanga right now?
May cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Running and jogging
Take careFine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Cycling
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits for most children.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Take careWatch for symptoms such as coughing or breathlessness.
Open windows
Go aheadFine to ventilate.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededOptional.
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 0–50 means for your health →
Darbhanga air quality history
Daily average, 12 days- 96average daily NAQI over 12 days
- 241worst day, 10 October
- 38cleanest day, 12 October
- 2days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 53, better than the week before (143). 3 of the last 12 days were Good.
Weather in Darbhanga
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 30.8° | 20.8° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 30.8° | 20.4° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 20.3° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 31.1° | 20.4° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 30.6° | 20.1° |
| Sat 24 | Sunny Day | 30.3° | 20° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 30.2° | 19.9° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Darbhanga air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Darbhanga right now?
The NAQI in Darbhanga is 54 (Satisfactory). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 22 (Good).
Is it safe to go outside in Darbhanga today?
Fine for most people. May cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people. For runners: Fine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
How has air quality in Darbhanga been recently?
Over the last 12 days with data, Darbhanga averaged NAQI 96. The worst day was 10 October at 241; the cleanest was 12 October at 38. 2 days were at Poor or worse.
Where does Darbhanga'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.