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Bengaluru Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 12.9719 · Lon: 77.5937
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
33
Good(US-AQI standard)
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Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.54.8 µg/m³
PM107.9 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

22°C

Humidity: 81%

UV Index0.65
Wind Speed16 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Bengaluru (Karnataka)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.55 µg/m³Fine particles
PM108 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂4 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO283 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂9 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃35 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Bengaluru (Karnataka)

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Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 33

Good
  • Air PurifierTurn Off
  • Car FilterAdvisable
  • N95 MaskAdvisable
  • Stay IndoorAdvisable
Outdoor Activity Guidelines

The air is clean and pollution levels are low, so there is little to no health risk. It is a great time to be active outside, open the windows for fresh air, and go about your usual routine.

Standard: US EPA AQI ScaleUpdated: Live
Cigarette Equivalent

0.2 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

1.4 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

6 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Low RiskHeadaches

Risk is Low for Good conditions (AQI 33).

Common Symptoms

You may notice: 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 Bengaluru (Karnataka)

33
Min. AQIat 4:00 AM on 15th Aug
43
Max. AQIat 11:00 AM on 14th Aug
14-08-2026Time15-08-2026

Air Quality FAQs at Bengaluru, Karnataka

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Bengaluru, Karnataka is 33 (Good). 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 Bengaluru, Karnataka have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

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