Kohima air quality · Nagaland, India
This AQI is manageable, though sensitive lungs may notice it
NAQI 66 (Satisfactory) in Kohima, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 112 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Kohima
- PM2.5 · µg/m³39.92.7× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³59.8Under WHO limit
- SO₂ · µg/m³50.9Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.19
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Kohima 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.
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Kohima air quality history
Daily average, 34 days- 65average daily NAQI over 34 days
- 69worst day, 19 September
- 57cleanest day, 13 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 65, about the same as the week before (65). None of the last 34 days was Good.
Weather in Kohima
17°C Clear Sky · Humidity 63% · Wind 0 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Clear sky | 22° | 16° |
| Tue 20 | Clear sky | 22° | 15° |
| Wed 21 | Clear sky | 24° | 14° |
| Thu 22 | Clear sky | 25° | 15° |
| Fri 23 | Clear sky | 22° | 16° |
| Sat 24 | Clear sky | 24° | 18° |
| Sun 25 | Clear sky | 22° | 15° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Kohima air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Kohima right now?
The NAQI in Kohima is 66 (Satisfactory). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 112 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Kohima 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.
How has air quality in Kohima been recently?
Over the last 34 days with data, Kohima averaged NAQI 65. The worst day was 19 September at 69; the cleanest was 13 September at 57. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Kohima's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 40 µg/m³, about 2.7 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Kohima'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 1 monitoring station 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.