Sikar air quality · India
Temperature inversions keep pollution pressed close to the ground
NAQI 140 (Moderate) in Sikar, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 103 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
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Pollutants in Sikar
- PM2.5 · µg/m³17.0Under WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1593.5× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³88.63.5× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³7.9
- SO₂ · µg/m³7.0Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³1.66
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Sikar 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 101–150 means for your health →
Sikar air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 111average daily NAQI over 36 days
- 162worst day, 14 October
- 55cleanest day, 15 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 122, about the same as the week before (126). None of the last 36 days was Good.
Weather in Sikar
31°C Clear Sky · Humidity 27% · Wind 0 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 33° | 19° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 33° | 19° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 32° | 18° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 33° | 18° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 34° | 18° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 34° | 18° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 35° | 18° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Sikar air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Sikar right now?
The NAQI in Sikar is 140 (Moderate). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 103 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Sikar 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.
How has air quality in Sikar been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Sikar averaged NAQI 111. The worst day was 14 October at 162; the cleanest was 15 September at 55. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Sikar's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 17 µg/m³, about 1.1 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Sikar'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.