Raipur air quality · Chhattisgarh, India
This AQI is manageable, though sensitive lungs may notice it
NAQI 95 (Satisfactory) in Raipur, from 4 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 82 (Moderate).
Updated
Pollutants in Raipur
- PM2.5 · µg/m³25.61.7× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³95.42.1× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³29.5Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³10.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³6.1Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.84
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Raipur 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 51–100 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Raipur
4 stations, worst first- Siltara Phase-IIModerate141
- AIIMSSatisfactory88
- Bhatagaon New ISBTSatisfactory85
- Krishak NagarSatisfactory56
Raipur air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 58average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 84worst day, 19 October
- 19cleanest day, 26 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 75, worse than the week before (61). 11 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Raipur
26°C Haze · Humidity 74% · Wind 4 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 23° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 23° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 23° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 22° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 22° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 22° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 22° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Raipur air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Raipur right now?
The NAQI in Raipur is 95 (Satisfactory), based on 4 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 82 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Raipur 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 Raipur has the worst air right now?
Siltara Phase-II has the highest reading at 141 (Moderate). Krishak Nagar has the lowest at 56, out of 4 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Raipur been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Raipur averaged NAQI 58. The worst day was 19 October at 84; the cleanest was 26 September at 19. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Raipur's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 26 µg/m³, about 1.7 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Raipur'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.