Lucknow air quality · Uttar Pradesh, India
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NAQI 66 (Satisfactory) in Lucknow, from 6 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 108 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Lucknow
- PM2.5 · µg/m³38.42.6× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³66.0Under WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³17.3Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³42.3
- SO₂ · µg/m³11.5Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.79
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Lucknow 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 Lucknow
6 stations, worst first- LalbaghModerate122
- Talkatora District Industries CenterSatisfactory80
- Kendriya VidyalayaSatisfactory70
- Gomti NagarSatisfactory62
- Kukrail Picnic Spot-1Satisfactory58
- B R Ambedkar UniversityGood42
Lucknow air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 70average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 116worst day, 3 October
- 30cleanest day, 27 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 89, worse than the week before (62). 5 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Lucknow
25°C Haze · Humidity 74% · Wind 0 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly clear sky becoming clear sky | 32° | 19° |
| Tue 20 | Clear sky | 32° | 19° |
| Wed 21 | Clear sky | 32° | 19° |
| Thu 22 | Clear sky | 32° | 19° |
| Fri 23 | Clear sky | 32° | 19° |
| Sat 24 | Clear sky | 33° | 20° |
| Sun 25 | Clear sky | 33° | 20° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Lucknow air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Lucknow right now?
The NAQI in Lucknow is 66 (Satisfactory), based on 6 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 108 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Lucknow 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 Lucknow has the worst air right now?
Lalbagh has the highest reading at 122 (Moderate). B R Ambedkar University has the lowest at 42, out of 6 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Lucknow been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Lucknow averaged NAQI 70. The worst day was 3 October at 116; the cleanest was 27 September at 30. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Lucknow's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 38 µg/m³, about 2.6 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Lucknow'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 6 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.