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Kottayam Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 9.5869 · Lon: 76.5213
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
56
Moderate(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.513.9 µg/m³
PM1023.6 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

29°C

Humidity: 76%

UV Index0.4
Wind Speed17.7 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Kottayam (Kerala)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.514 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1024 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂2 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO113 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂6 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃58 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Kottayam (Kerala)

TimeTempCondition
Now29°COvercastOvercast
18:0028°COvercastOvercast
19:0027°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
20:0027°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
21:0027°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
22:0026°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
23:0026°COvercastOvercast
00:0026°COvercastOvercast
01:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
02:0026°COvercastOvercast
03:0025°CMostly clearMostly clear
04:0025°COvercastOvercast
05:0025°COvercastOvercast
06:0025°COvercastOvercast
07:0026°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
08:0028°COvercastOvercast
09:0028°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
10:0029°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
11:0030°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
12:0031°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
13:0030°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
14:0030°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
15:0030°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
16:0029°COvercastOvercast

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 56

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

Air quality is acceptable; however, there may be a minor concern for a very small number of individuals who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. Sensitive groups should monitor for symptoms and limit heavy outdoor exertion.

Standard: US EPA AQI ScaleUpdated: Live
Cigarette Equivalent

0.6 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

4.2 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

18 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Mild RiskHeadaches

Risk is Mild for Moderate conditions (AQI 56).

Common Symptoms

You might experience: 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 Kottayam (Kerala)

55
Min. AQIat 1:00 PM on 13th Jul
56
Max. AQIat 6:00 PM on 13th Jul
13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Kottayam, Kerala

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Kottayam, Kerala is 56 (Moderate). 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 Kottayam, Kerala have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

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