Srinagar air quality · Jammu and Kashmir, India
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NAQI 53 (Satisfactory) in Srinagar, from 2 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 71 (Moderate).
Updated
Pollutants in Srinagar
- PM2.5 · µg/m³19.9Under WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³53.5Under WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³32.0Under WHO limit
- SO₂ · µg/m³2.7Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.41
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Srinagar 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 Srinagar
2 stations, worst first- KhunmohSatisfactory81
- RajbaghGood26
Srinagar air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 60average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 92worst day, 5 October
- 21cleanest day, 14 October
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 33, better than the week before (65). 13 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Srinagar
17°C Partly Cloudy Sky · Humidity 39% · Wind 7 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Partly cloudy sky | 22° | 5° |
| Tue 20 | Partly cloudy sky becoming generally cloudy towards afternoon or evening or night | 22° | 5° |
| Wed 21 | Partly cloudy sky | 22° | 5° |
| Thu 22 | Partly cloudy sky | 22° | 5° |
| Fri 23 | Partly cloudy sky becoming generally cloudy towards afternoon or evening or night | 22° | 5° |
| Sat 24 | Generally cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm | 21° | 4° |
| Sun 25 | Generally cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm | 21° | 4° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Srinagar air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Srinagar right now?
The NAQI in Srinagar is 53 (Satisfactory), based on 2 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 71 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Srinagar 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 Srinagar has the worst air right now?
Khunmoh has the highest reading at 81 (Satisfactory). Rajbagh has the lowest at 26, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Srinagar been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Srinagar averaged NAQI 60. The worst day was 5 October at 92; the cleanest was 14 October at 21. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Srinagar's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 20 µg/m³, about 1.3 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Srinagar'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 2 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.