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Kollam Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 8.8811 · Lon: 76.5847
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
43
Good(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.59.1 µg/m³
PM1016.2 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

26°C

Humidity: 91%

UV Index0
Wind Speed14 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Kollam (Kerala)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.59 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1016 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂1 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO108 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂2 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃52 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Kollam (Kerala)

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Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 43

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

0.4 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

2.8 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

12 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Low RiskHeadaches

Risk is Low for Good conditions (AQI 43).

Common Symptoms

You might experience: Tight, band-like pressure across the forehead and temples, Extra sensitivity to light, noise, or strong smells, Sluggishness and trouble staying focused.

Do's
  • Choose indoors with clean indoor air whenever pollution levels climb.
  • Stay hydrated through the day and take short breaks from devices or harsh light if migraines hit you easily.
  • Keep close any prescribed headache or migraine relief within reach.
Don'ts
  • Try not to power through demanding outdoor exercise while the AQI is worse.
  • Don’t brush off pain that feels sharper or different from your usual.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Kollam (Kerala)

37
Min. AQIat 4:00 AM on 8th Aug
43
Max. AQIat 4:00 PM on 7th Aug
07-08-2026Time08-08-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Kollam, Kerala

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Kollam, Kerala is 43 (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 Kollam, Kerala 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.