Leh air quality · Ladakh, India
Construction dust and vehicle exhaust are the usual suspects today
NAQI 176 (Moderate) in Leh, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 51 (Moderate).
Updated
Pollutants in Leh
- PM2.5 · µg/m³9.2Under WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³25.1Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³152
- SO₂ · µg/m³13.8Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.01
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Leh 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 51–100 means for your health →
Leh air quality history
Daily average, 30 days- 178average daily NAQI over 30 days
- 271worst day, 16 September
- 40cleanest day, 13 October
- 13days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 103, about the same as the week before (105). 1 of the last 30 days was Good.
Weather in Leh
10°C Partly Cloudy Sky · Humidity 17% · Wind 11 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 16° | 1° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards afternoon or evening | 16° | 1° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 16° | 1° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 15° | 1° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 15° | 1° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 15° | 1° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 14° | 1° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Leh air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Leh right now?
The NAQI in Leh is 176 (Moderate). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 51 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Leh 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.
How has air quality in Leh been recently?
Over the last 30 days with data, Leh averaged NAQI 178. The worst day was 16 September at 271; the cleanest was 13 October at 40. 13 days were at Poor or worse.
Where does Leh'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.