Kota air quality · Rajasthan, India
Construction dust and vehicle exhaust are the usual suspects today
NAQI 144 (Moderate) in Kota, from 3 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 164 (Unhealthy).
Updated
Pollutants in Kota
- PM2.5 · µg/m³73.64.9× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1072.4× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³26.5Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³63.7
- SO₂ · µg/m³6.6Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.73
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Kota 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 Kota
3 stations, worst first- NayapuraModerate173
- Shrinath PuramModerate145
- DhanmandiModerate115
Kota air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 84average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 164worst day, 13 October
- 32cleanest day, 25 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 127, worse than the week before (99). 6 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Kota
31°C Haze · Humidity 51% · Wind 4 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Partly cloudy sky | 35° | 23° |
| Tue 20 | Partly cloudy sky | 35° | 23° |
| Wed 21 | Partly cloudy sky | 36° | 23° |
| Thu 22 | Partly cloudy sky | 35° | 25° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 35° | 23° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 34° | 23° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 36° | 22° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Kota air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Kota right now?
The NAQI in Kota is 144 (Moderate), based on 3 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 164 (Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Kota 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 Kota has the worst air right now?
Nayapura has the highest reading at 173 (Moderate). Dhanmandi has the lowest at 115, out of 3 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Kota been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Kota averaged NAQI 84. The worst day was 13 October at 164; the cleanest was 25 September at 32. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Kota's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 74 µg/m³, about 4.9 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Kota'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.