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Shimla Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 31.1044 · Lon: 77.1666
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
154
Unhealthy(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.543.3 µg/m³
PM1082.4 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

21°C

Humidity: 66%

UV Index2
Wind Speed8.6 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.543 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1082 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂12 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO253 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂1 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃168 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)

TimeTempCondition
Now21°CClear skyClear sky
18:0020°CMostly clearMostly clear
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01:0015°CMostly clearMostly clear
02:0014°CMostly clearMostly clear
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04:0013°CMostly clearMostly clear
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06:0015°CMostly clearMostly clear
07:0019°CClear skyClear sky
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09:0022°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
10:0023°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
11:0023°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
12:0024°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
13:0024°CClear skyClear sky
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Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Unhealthy · AQI 154

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

Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. Active children, adults, and people with respiratory diseases should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion.

Standard: US EPA AQI ScaleUpdated: Live
Cigarette Equivalent

2.0 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

14.0 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

60 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

High RiskHeadaches

Risk is High for Unhealthy conditions (AQI 154).

Common Symptoms

You may observe: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do's
  • Choose indoor, clean indoor air when the AQI is elevated.
  • Stay hydrated and take short breaks from devices or harsh light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Make use of prescribed migraine meds, Keep close them accessible.
Don'ts
  • Try not to do intense outdoor exercise during worse AQI periods.
  • Don’t ignore worsening symptoms that feel unusual for you.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)

97
Min. AQIat 12:00 PM on 13th Jul
153
Max. AQIat 9:00 AM on 14th Jul
13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is 154 (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 Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 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.