Gangtok air quality · Sikkim, India
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NAQI 44 (Good) in Gangtok, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 83 (Moderate).
Updated
Pollutants in Gangtok
- PM2.5 · µg/m³26.11.7× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³44.1Under WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³5.6Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³1.4
- SO₂ · µg/m³0.8Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.20
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Gangtok 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 →
Gangtok air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 29average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 45worst day, 3 October
- 11cleanest day, 25 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 33, worse than the week before (27). 37 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Gangtok
16°C Haze · Humidity 83% · Wind 4 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Partly cloudy sky with haze | 21° | 14° |
| Tue 20 | Partly cloudy sky with haze | 22° | 14° |
| Wed 21 | Partly cloudy sky with haze | 22° | 14° |
| Thu 22 | Partly cloudy sky with haze | 22° | 14° |
| Fri 23 | Partly cloudy sky with haze | 22° | 14° |
| Sat 24 | Partly cloudy sky with haze | 22° | 14° |
| Sun 25 | Partly cloudy sky with haze | 22° | 14° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Gangtok air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Gangtok right now?
The NAQI in Gangtok is 44 (Good). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 83 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Gangtok today?
A great time to be outside. Minimal impact on health. For runners: A great time to run outdoors.
How has air quality in Gangtok been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Gangtok averaged NAQI 29. The worst day was 3 October at 45; the cleanest was 25 September at 11. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Gangtok's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 26 µg/m³, about 1.7 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Gangtok'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.