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Kozhikode Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 11.2480 · Lon: 75.7804
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
51
Moderate(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.57.9 µg/m³
PM1014.8 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

26°C

Humidity: 91%

UV Index2.25
Wind Speed5.7 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Kozhikode (Kerala)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.58 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1015 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂3 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO155 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂2 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃51 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Kozhikode (Kerala)

TimeTempCondition
Now26°COvercastOvercast
09:0027°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
10:0029°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
11:0029°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
12:0029°CMostly clearMostly clear
13:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
14:0028°COvercastOvercast
15:0028°COvercastOvercast
16:0028°COvercastOvercast
17:0027°COvercastOvercast
18:0026°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
19:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
20:0025°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
21:0025°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
22:0025°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
23:0025°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
00:0024°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
01:0024°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
02:0024°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
03:0024°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
04:0024°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
05:0024°COvercastOvercast
06:0023°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
07:0024°COvercastOvercast

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 51

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

Air quality is generally fine, though a small number of unusually sensitive people may notice mild effects. If you fall into a sensitive group, keep an eye on how you feel and go easy on strenuous outdoor activity.

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

Mild RiskHeadaches

Risk is Mild for Moderate conditions (AQI 51).

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 Kozhikode (Kerala)

48
Min. AQIat 8:00 AM on 11th Aug
51
Max. AQIat 9:00 PM on 11th Aug
11-08-2026Time12-08-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Kozhikode, Kerala

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Kozhikode, Kerala is 51 (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 Kozhikode, 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.