Ghaziabad air quality · Uttar Pradesh, India
Temperature inversions keep pollution pressed close to the ground
NAQI 148 (Moderate) in Ghaziabad, from 7 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 153 (Unhealthy).
Updated
Pollutants in Ghaziabad
- PM2.5 · µg/m³57.93.9× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1723.8× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³45.01.8× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³30.5
- SO₂ · µg/m³8.2Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³1.55
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Ghaziabad 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 →
Air quality by area in Ghaziabad
6 stations, worst first- LoniPoor260
- IndirapuramModerate179
- VasundharaModerate175
- Sanjay NagarModerate132
- Wave CityModerate104
- Ved Vihar-LoniSatisfactory61
Ghaziabad air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 142average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 300worst day, 13 October
- 44cleanest day, 27 September
- 7days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 201, worse than the week before (137). 3 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Ghaziabad
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 19° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 19° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 19° |
| Thu 22 | Clear sky | 32° | 19° |
| Fri 23 | Clear sky | 31° | 19° |
| Sat 24 | Clear sky | 31° | 18° |
| Sun 25 | Clear sky | 31° | 18° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Ghaziabad air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Ghaziabad right now?
The NAQI in Ghaziabad is 148 (Moderate), based on 7 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 153 (Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Ghaziabad 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 Ghaziabad has the worst air right now?
Loni has the highest reading at 260 (Poor). Ved Vihar-Loni has the lowest at 61, out of 6 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Ghaziabad been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Ghaziabad averaged NAQI 142. The worst day was 13 October at 300; the cleanest was 27 September at 44. 7 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Ghaziabad's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 58 µg/m³, about 3.9 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Ghaziabad'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 7 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.