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New Delhi Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 28.6214 · Lon: 77.2148
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
167
Unhealthy(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.574.3 µg/m³
PM10307.3 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

30°C

Humidity: 72%

UV Index4.55
Wind Speed10.2 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants New Delhi (Delhi)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.574 µg/m³Fine particles
PM10307 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂25 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO550 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂22 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃98 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast New Delhi (Delhi)

TimeTempCondition
Now30°CMostly clearMostly clear
10:0031°CClear skyClear sky
11:0032°CClear skyClear sky
12:0033°CClear skyClear sky
13:0033°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
14:0033°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
15:0033°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
16:0031°CThunderstormThunderstorm
17:0032°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
18:0031°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
19:0031°CMostly clearMostly clear
20:0030°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
21:0027°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
22:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
23:0026°CMostly clearMostly clear
00:0026°CMostly clearMostly clear
01:0026°CMostly clearMostly clear
02:0026°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
03:0025°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
04:0025°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
05:0025°CClear skyClear sky
06:0025°CClear skyClear sky
07:0026°CClear skyClear sky
08:0028°CClear skyClear sky

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Unhealthy · AQI 167

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

Effects can reach anyone now, and sensitive groups may feel them more strongly. Active children and adults, and people with breathing conditions, should cut back on long or intense time outdoors.

Standard: US EPA AQI ScaleUpdated: Live
Cigarette Equivalent

3.4 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

23.8 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

102 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

High RiskHeadaches

Risk is High for Unhealthy conditions (AQI 167).

Common Symptoms

Common signs and symptoms 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
  • Prefer indoors with filtered air whenever pollution levels climb.
  • Drink water through the day and pause from screen time or strong light if migraines hit you easily.
  • Store any prescribed headache or migraine relief within reach.
Don'ts
  • Avoid power through demanding outdoor exercise while the AQI is poor.
  • Try not to brush off pain that feels sharper or different from your usual.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data New Delhi (Delhi)

163
Min. AQIat 10:00 AM on 16th Aug
172
Max. AQIat 9:00 PM on 16th Aug
16-08-2026Time17-08-2026

Air Quality FAQs at New Delhi, Delhi

The current real-time AQI (US) level in New Delhi, Delhi is 167 (Unhealthy). 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 New Delhi, Delhi have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

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