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Ambikapur Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 23.1189 · Lon: 83.1954
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
62
Moderate(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.517.5 µg/m³
PM1017.6 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

23°C

Humidity: 98%

UV Index0
Wind Speed6.6 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.518 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1018 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂4 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO260 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂14 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃54 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh)

TimeTempCondition
Now23°CSlight rain showersSlight rain showers
23:0023°CDense drizzleDense drizzle
00:0023°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
01:0023°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
02:0023°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
03:0023°COvercastOvercast
04:0023°COvercastOvercast
05:0023°COvercastOvercast
06:0023°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
07:0024°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
08:0025°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
09:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
10:0027°COvercastOvercast
11:0027°COvercastOvercast
12:0028°COvercastOvercast
13:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
14:0029°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
15:0029°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
16:0028°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
17:0027°CThunderstormThunderstorm
18:0025°CThunderstormThunderstorm
19:0024°CSlight rain showersSlight rain showers
20:0024°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
21:0024°CLight drizzleLight drizzle

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 62

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

Air quality is generally fine, though a small number of unusually sensitive people may notice mild effects. If you fall into a sensitive group, keep an eye on how you feel and go easy on strenuous outdoor activity.

Standard: US EPA AQI ScaleUpdated: Live
Cigarette Equivalent

0.8 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

5.6 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

24 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Mild RiskHeadaches

Risk is Mild for Moderate conditions (AQI 62).

Common Symptoms

Common signs include: Tight, band-like pressure across the forehead and temples, Extra sensitivity to light, noise, or strong smells, Sluggishness and trouble staying focused.

Do's
  • Favor in indoor spaces with filtered indoor air whenever pollution levels climb.
  • Hydrate through the day and take breaks from screens or bright light if migraines hit you easily.
  • Have any prescribed headache or migraine relief within reach.
Don'ts
  • Do not power through demanding outdoor exercise while the AQI is elevated.
  • Avoid brush off pain that feels sharper or different from your usual.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh)

65
Min. AQIat 3:00 PM on 8th Aug
72
Max. AQIat 5:00 AM on 8th Aug
07-08-2026Time08-08-2026

Air Quality FAQs at Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh is 62 (Moderate). 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 Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

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