Kanpur air quality · Uttar Pradesh, India
After rain, readings often drop sharply within an hour
NAQI 91 (Satisfactory) in Kanpur, from 3 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 113 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Kanpur
- PM2.5 · µg/m³40.52.7× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³91.32.0× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³24.4Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³12.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³17.5Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.71
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Kanpur 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 101–150 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Kanpur
3 stations, worst first- Nehru NagarModerate128
- FTI Kidwai NagarSatisfactory97
- NSI KalyanpurSatisfactory73
Kanpur air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 77average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 150worst day, 18 October
- 40cleanest day, 25 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 114, worse than the week before (60). 6 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Kanpur
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 19° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 19° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 33° | 19° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 33° | 19° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 20° |
| Sat 24 | Clear sky | 32° | 20° |
| Sun 25 | Clear sky | 32° | 19° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Kanpur air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Kanpur right now?
The NAQI in Kanpur is 91 (Satisfactory), based on 3 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 113 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Kanpur 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 Kanpur has the worst air right now?
Nehru Nagar has the highest reading at 128 (Moderate). NSI Kalyanpur has the lowest at 73, out of 3 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Kanpur been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Kanpur averaged NAQI 77. The worst day was 18 October at 150; the cleanest was 25 September at 40. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Kanpur'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 Kanpur'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 3 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.