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Dhanbad Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 23.7976 · Lon: 86.4299
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+)
PM2.547 µg/m³
PM1083.1 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

28°C

Humidity: 86%

UV Index0.55
Wind Speed5.9 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Dhanbad (Jharkhand)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.547 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1083 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂48 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO265 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂21 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃116 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Dhanbad (Jharkhand)

TimeTempCondition
Now29°COvercastOvercast
18:0028°COvercastOvercast
19:0028°COvercastOvercast
20:0027°COvercastOvercast
21:0027°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
22:0027°COvercastOvercast
23:0027°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
00:0027°COvercastOvercast
01:0026°COvercastOvercast
02:0026°COvercastOvercast
03:0026°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
04:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
05:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
06:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
07:0028°COvercastOvercast
08:0029°COvercastOvercast
09:0031°COvercastOvercast
10:0031°CThunderstormThunderstorm
11:0032°CThunderstormThunderstorm
12:0029°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
13:0031°CDense drizzleDense drizzle
14:0032°CThunderstormThunderstorm
15:0030°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
16:0029°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail

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

Historical AQI Data Dhanbad (Jharkhand)

160
Min. AQIat 1:00 PM on 13th Jul
167
Max. AQIat 11:00 AM on 14th Jul
13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Dhanbad, Jharkhand

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.