Jabalpur air quality · Madhya Pradesh, India
Construction dust and vehicle exhaust are the usual suspects today
NAQI 109 (Moderate) in Jabalpur, from 4 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 114 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Jabalpur
- PM2.5 · µg/m³40.72.7× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1122.5× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³42.71.7× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³36.1
- SO₂ · µg/m³9.1Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³1.62
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Jabalpur 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 101–150 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Jabalpur
3 stations, worst first- MarhatalModerate136
- GupteshwarModerate122
- Govindh Bhavan ColonySatisfactory52
Jabalpur air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 81average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 116worst day, 14 October
- 41cleanest day, 13 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 107, about the same as the week before (101). 8 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Jabalpur
25°C Clear Sky · Humidity 69% · Wind 13 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 34° | 19° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 34° | 19° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 34° | 19° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 35° | 20° |
| Fri 23 | Clear sky | 34° | 19° |
| Sat 24 | Clear sky | 34° | 19° |
| Sun 25 | Clear sky | 34° | 19° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Jabalpur air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Jabalpur right now?
The NAQI in Jabalpur is 109 (Moderate), based on 4 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 114 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Jabalpur 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 Jabalpur has the worst air right now?
Marhatal has the highest reading at 136 (Moderate). Govindh Bhavan Colony has the lowest at 52, out of 3 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Jabalpur been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Jabalpur averaged NAQI 81. The worst day was 14 October at 116; the cleanest was 13 September at 41. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Jabalpur's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 41 µg/m³, about 2.7 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Jabalpur'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 4 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.