Moradabad air quality · Uttar Pradesh, India
Keep the run, lose the main road: parks read lower than traffic
NAQI 109 (Moderate) in Moradabad, from 6 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 100 (Moderate).
Updated
Pollutants in Moradabad
- PM2.5 · µg/m³35.22.3× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1132.5× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³21.8Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³21.7
- SO₂ · µg/m³21.4Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.53
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Moradabad 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 →
Air quality by area in Moradabad
5 stations, worst first- Kashiram NagarModerate168
- Jigar ColonyModerate103
- Buddhi ViharSatisfactory99
- Employment OfficeSatisfactory84
- Transport NagarSatisfactory77
Moradabad air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 85average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 166worst day, 3 October
- 28cleanest day, 26 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 95, worse than the week before (63). 3 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Moradabad
27°C Clear Sky · Humidity 74% · Wind 4 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 30° | 17° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 30° | 18° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 30° | 18° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 30° | 18° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 30° | 18° |
| Sat 24 | Clear sky | 30° | 18° |
| Sun 25 | Clear sky | 30° | 18° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Moradabad air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Moradabad right now?
The NAQI in Moradabad is 109 (Moderate), based on 6 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 100 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Moradabad 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 Moradabad has the worst air right now?
Kashiram Nagar has the highest reading at 168 (Moderate). Transport Nagar has the lowest at 77, out of 5 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Moradabad been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Moradabad averaged NAQI 85. The worst day was 3 October at 166; the cleanest was 26 September at 28. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Moradabad's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 35 µg/m³, about 2.3 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Moradabad'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.