Prayagraj air quality · Uttar Pradesh, India
This is what breathable city air is supposed to feel like
NAQI 37 (Good) in Prayagraj, from 3 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 74 (Moderate).
Updated
Pollutants in Prayagraj
- PM2.5 · µg/m³20.7Under WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1012.2× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³6.3Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³30.6
- SO₂ · µg/m³29.9Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.47
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Prayagraj right now?
Minimal impact on health.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadEnjoy it.
Running and jogging
Go aheadA great time to run outdoors.
Cycling
Go aheadRide freely.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Go aheadNo limits.
Open windows
Go aheadAir out your home.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededNot needed.
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 Prayagraj
2 stations, worst first- Nagar NigamModerate127
- JhunsiSatisfactory62
Prayagraj air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 64average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 111worst day, 1 October
- 32cleanest day, 26 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 88, worse than the week before (59). 7 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Prayagraj
28°C Haze · Humidity 66% · Wind 0 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Clear sky | 34° | 22° |
| Tue 20 | Clear sky | 33° | 22° |
| Wed 21 | Clear sky | 33° | 22° |
| Thu 22 | Clear sky | 33° | 21° |
| Fri 23 | Clear sky | 33° | 21° |
| Sat 24 | Clear sky | 33° | 21° |
| Sun 25 | Clear sky | 33° | 21° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Prayagraj air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Prayagraj right now?
The NAQI in Prayagraj is 37 (Good), based on 3 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 74 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Prayagraj today?
A great time to be outside. Minimal impact on health. For runners: A great time to run outdoors.
Which area of Prayagraj has the worst air right now?
Nagar Nigam has the highest reading at 127 (Moderate). Jhunsi has the lowest at 62, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Prayagraj been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Prayagraj averaged NAQI 64. The worst day was 1 October at 111; the cleanest was 26 September at 32. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Prayagraj's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 21 µg/m³, about 1.4 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Prayagraj'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 3 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.