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Amritsar Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 31.6223 · Lon: 74.8753
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
188
Unhealthy(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.571.2 µg/m³
PM10147.1 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

34°C

Humidity: 60%

UV Index1.9
Wind Speed4.1 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Amritsar (Punjab)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.571 µg/m³Fine particles
PM10147 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂10 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO363 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂1 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃198 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Amritsar (Punjab)

TimeTempCondition
Now34°CMostly clearMostly clear
18:0034°CMostly clearMostly clear
19:0032°CMostly clearMostly clear
20:0031°CClear skyClear sky
21:0031°COvercastOvercast
22:0031°COvercastOvercast
23:0030°COvercastOvercast
00:0030°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
01:0029°COvercastOvercast
02:0029°COvercastOvercast
03:0029°CClear skyClear sky
04:0029°CClear skyClear sky
05:0028°CClear skyClear sky
06:0029°CClear skyClear sky
07:0030°CClear skyClear sky
08:0031°CClear skyClear sky
09:0033°CClear skyClear sky
10:0034°CClear skyClear sky
11:0034°CMostly clearMostly clear
12:0035°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
13:0035°CMostly clearMostly clear
14:0035°CMostly clearMostly clear
15:0035°CMostly clearMostly clear
16:0035°CMostly clearMostly clear

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Unhealthy · AQI 188

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

3.2 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

22.4 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

96 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

High RiskHeadaches

Risk is High for Unhealthy conditions (AQI 188).

Common Symptoms

Common signs include: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do's
  • Favor indoor, filtered indoor air when the AQI is worse.
  • Hydrate and take breaks from screens or bright light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Try prescribed migraine meds, Have them accessible.
Don'ts
  • Do not do intense outdoor exercise during elevated AQI periods.
  • Avoid ignore worsening effects that feel unusual for you.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Amritsar (Punjab)

178
Min. AQIat 12:00 PM on 13th Jul
188
Max. AQIat 10:00 AM on 14th Jul
13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Amritsar, Punjab

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Amritsar, Punjab is 188 (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 Amritsar, Punjab 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.