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Visakhapatnam Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 17.6801 · Lon: 83.2016
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
140
Poor(US-AQI standard)
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Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.551.7 µg/m³
PM10114.6 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

35°C

Humidity: 53%

UV Index0.4
Wind Speed5.1 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.552 µg/m³Fine particles
PM10115 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂60 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO517 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂29 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃105 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)

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Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Poor · AQI 140

Poor
  • Air PurifierTurn On
  • Car FilterMust
  • N95 MaskMust
  • Stay IndoorMust
Outdoor Activity Guidelines

Members of sensitive groups (children, elderly, and people with heart/lung disease) may experience health effects. The general public is unlikely to be affected immediately, but should monitor physical comfort.

Standard: US EPA AQI ScaleUpdated: Live
Cigarette Equivalent

2.4 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

16.8 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

72 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Elevated RiskHeadaches

Risk is Elevated for Poor conditions (AQI 140).

Common Symptoms

Possible warning signs: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do's
  • Prefer indoor, filtered air when the AQI is elevated.
  • Drink water and pause from screen time or strong light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Consider using prescribed migraine meds, Store them accessible.
Don'ts
  • Avoid do intense outdoor exercise during poor AQI periods.
  • Try not to ignore worsening issues that feel unusual for you.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)

98
Min. AQIat 12:00 PM on 13th Jul
138
Max. AQIat 11:00 AM on 14th Jul
13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

Air Quality FAQs at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh is 140 (Poor). This was last updated recently.

The best AQI (US) level was generally lower during the early afternoon in the last 24 hours.

The worst AQI (US) level typically peaks during early morning or late evening hours due to temperature inversion.

The AQI (US) levels in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Current AQI (US) levels are poor for everyone. It's advised to adjust your outdoor activities based on personal sensitivity.