Pithampur air quality · India
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NAQI 372 (Very Poor) in Pithampur, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 288 (Very Unhealthy).
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Pollutants in Pithampur
- PM2.5 · µg/m³21314.2× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³52.02.1× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³10.6
- CO · mg/m³0.69
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Pithampur right now?
May cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure. The effect may be more pronounced in people with lung and heart diseases.
Walking and commuting
LimitOnly essential trips. Wear a well-fitted N95 or FFP2 mask outdoors.
Running and jogging
AvoidRun indoors only, with windows closed.
Cycling
AvoidAvoid riding outdoors.
Children playing outside
AvoidKeep children indoors. Cancel outdoor sports and assemblies.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
AvoidStay indoors with filtered air.
Open windows
AvoidKeep windows and doors closed.
Mask outdoors
EssentialN95 or FFP2 mask strongly advised for any time outdoors.
Air purifier indoors
EssentialRun a HEPA purifier on high with windows closed.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current NAQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
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Pithampur air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 151average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 296worst day, 7 October
- 36cleanest day, 13 September
- 4days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 172, about the same as the week before (184). 1 of the last 37 days was Good.
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Pithampur air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Pithampur right now?
The NAQI in Pithampur is 372 (Very Poor). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 288 (Very Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Pithampur today?
Stay indoors where you can. May cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure. The effect may be more pronounced in people with lung and heart diseases. For runners: Run indoors only, with windows closed.
How has air quality in Pithampur been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Pithampur averaged NAQI 151. The worst day was 7 October at 296; the cleanest was 13 September at 36. 4 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Pithampur's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 213 µg/m³, about 14.2 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Pithampur'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.