Nagpur air quality · Maharashtra, India
Construction dust and vehicle exhaust are the usual suspects today
NAQI 106 (Moderate) in Nagpur, from 4 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 151 (Unhealthy).
Updated
Pollutants in Nagpur
- PM2.5 · µg/m³52.73.5× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1152.6× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³25.3Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³40.2
- SO₂ · µg/m³15.3Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.94
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Nagpur 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 Nagpur
4 stations, worst first- MahalModerate129
- Opp GPO Civil LinesModerate109
- Ram NagarModerate102
- AmbazariModerate101
Nagpur air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 82average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 153worst day, 14 October
- 20cleanest day, 25 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 133, worse than the week before (108). 8 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Nagpur
30°C Haze · Humidity 52% · Wind 4 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm | 34° | 21° |
| Tue 20 | Partly cloudy sky | 33° | 20° |
| Wed 21 | Partly cloudy sky | 33° | 20° |
| Thu 22 | Partly cloudy sky | 33° | 20° |
| Fri 23 | Partly cloudy sky | 33° | 20° |
| Sat 24 | Partly cloudy sky | 33° | 20° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards afternoon or evening | 32° | 20° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Nagpur air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Nagpur right now?
The NAQI in Nagpur is 106 (Moderate), based on 4 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 151 (Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Nagpur 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 Nagpur has the worst air right now?
Mahal has the highest reading at 129 (Moderate). Ambazari has the lowest at 101, out of 4 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Nagpur been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Nagpur averaged NAQI 82. The worst day was 14 October at 153; the cleanest was 25 September at 20. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Nagpur's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 53 µg/m³, about 3.5 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Nagpur'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 4 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.