Hyderabad air quality · Telangana, India
After rain, readings often drop sharply within an hour
NAQI 70 (Satisfactory) in Hyderabad, from 14 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 93 (Moderate).
Updated
Pollutants in Hyderabad
- PM2.5 · µg/m³31.72.1× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³70.01.6× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³11.2Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³23.2
- SO₂ · µg/m³8.9Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.61
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Hyderabad 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 51–100 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Hyderabad
13 stations, worst first- Bollaram Industrial AreaModerate112
- Zoo ParkSatisfactory93
- Nacharam_TSIIC IALASatisfactory76
- KokapetSatisfactory74
- SomajigudaSatisfactory72
Show all 13 stations
- ECIL KapraSatisfactory67
- IITH KandiSatisfactory67
- IDA PashamylaramSatisfactory66
- RamachandrapuramSatisfactory64
- SanathnagarSatisfactory56
- Kompally Municipal OfficeSatisfactory56
- ICRISAT PatancheruSatisfactory53
- Central UniversityGood38
Hyderabad air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 66average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 84worst day, 9 October
- 46cleanest day, 17 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 69, about the same as the week before (76). 2 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Hyderabad
31°C Mainly Clear Sky · Humidity 58% · Wind 4 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers | 34° | 23° |
| Tue 20 | Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers | 34° | 23° |
| Wed 21 | Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm | 34° | 22° |
| Thu 22 | Partly cloudy sky with haze | 34° | 22° |
| Fri 23 | Partly cloudy sky with haze | 34° | 22° |
| Sat 24 | Partly cloudy sky with haze | 33° | 21° |
| Sun 25 | Partly cloudy sky with haze | 33° | 21° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Hyderabad air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Hyderabad right now?
The NAQI in Hyderabad is 70 (Satisfactory), based on 14 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 93 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Hyderabad 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.
Which area of Hyderabad has the worst air right now?
Bollaram Industrial Area has the highest reading at 112 (Moderate). Central University has the lowest at 38, out of 13 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Hyderabad been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Hyderabad averaged NAQI 66. The worst day was 9 October at 84; the cleanest was 17 September at 46. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Hyderabad's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 32 µg/m³, about 2.1 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Hyderabad'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 14 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.