Surat air quality · Gujarat, India
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NAQI 87 (Satisfactory) in Surat, from 2 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 119 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Surat
- PM2.5 · µg/m³41.82.8× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³90.92.0× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³7.4Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³56.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³15.6Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³1.16
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Surat 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.
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Air quality by area in Surat
2 stations, worst first- Katargam, Surat - Nexteng EnviroSatisfactory95
- Science CenterSatisfactory87
Surat air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 97average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 163worst day, 7 October
- 45cleanest day, 27 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 128, about the same as the week before (117). 2 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Surat
35°C Mainly Clear Sky · Humidity 44% · Wind 0 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Partly cloudy sky | 38° | 26° |
| Tue 20 | Generally cloudy sky | 38° | 26° |
| Wed 21 | Generally cloudy sky | 38° | 26° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 38° | 24° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 37° | 24° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 37° | 24° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 37° | 24° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Surat air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Surat right now?
The NAQI in Surat is 87 (Satisfactory), based on 2 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 119 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Surat 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 Surat has the worst air right now?
Katargam, Surat - Nexteng Enviro has the highest reading at 95 (Satisfactory). Science Center has the lowest at 87, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Surat been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Surat averaged NAQI 97. The worst day was 7 October at 163; the cleanest was 27 September at 45. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Surat's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 42 µg/m³, about 2.8 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Surat'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.