Gaya air quality · Bihar, India
Sensitive lungs will notice this air before anyone else does
NAQI 103 (Moderate) in Gaya, from 2 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 97 (Moderate).
Updated
Pollutants in Gaya
- PM2.5 · µg/m³33.92.3× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1052.3× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³16.0Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³22.8
- SO₂ · µg/m³20.1Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.53
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Gaya 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 51–100 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Gaya
2 stations, worst first- KareemganjModerate135
- SFTI KusdihraSatisfactory57
Gaya air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 81average daily NAQI over 36 days
- 132worst day, 16 October
- 36cleanest day, 25 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 100, worse than the week before (77). 2 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Gaya
24°C Haze · Humidity 83% · Wind 0 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards afternoon or evening | 32° | 21° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 21° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 22° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 21° |
| Fri 23 | Fog or Mist would occur in early morning | 30° | 21° |
| Sat 24 | Fog mist in the morning and mainly clear sky later | 30° | 20° |
| Sun 25 | Fog mist in the morning and mainly clear sky later | 30° | 20° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Gaya air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Gaya right now?
The NAQI in Gaya is 103 (Moderate), based on 2 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 97 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Gaya 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 Gaya has the worst air right now?
Kareemganj has the highest reading at 135 (Moderate). SFTI Kusdihra has the lowest at 57, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Gaya been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Gaya averaged NAQI 81. The worst day was 16 October at 132; the cleanest was 25 September at 36. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Gaya's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 34 µg/m³, about 2.3 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Gaya'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.