Dhanbad Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 23.7976 · Lon: 86.4299

Elevation: m · Offset: s

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+)

PM2.547 µg/m³

PM1083.1 µg/m³

Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

UV Index0.55

Wind Speed-- km/h

Pollutant	Concentration	Details
PM2.5	47 µg/m³	Fine particles
PM10	83 µg/m³	Coarse particles
SO₂	48 µg/m³	Sulphur dioxide
CO	265 µg/m³	Carbon monoxide
NO₂	21 µg/m³	Nitrogen dioxide
O₃	116 µg/m³	Ozone

Hourly data is not available for this location.

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Unhealthy · AQI 167

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

2.1 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

14.7 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

63 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

High RiskHeadaches

Risk is High for Unhealthy conditions (AQI 167).

Common Symptoms

Watch for: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do's

Opt for indoor, air with filtration when the AQI is poor.
Increase fluids and rest from digital screens or intense light if you are migraine-prone.
If you Use prescribed migraine meds, Keep them accessible.

Don'ts

Don’t do intense outdoor exercise during elevated AQI periods.
Do not ignore worsening signs that feel unusual for you.

AQI Graph

160

Min. AQIat 12:00 PM on 13th Jul

167

Max. AQIat 11:00 AM on 14th Jul

13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

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Frequently Asked Questions
About Air Quality

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Dhanbad, Jharkhand 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 Dhanbad, Jharkhand 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.

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