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Madurai Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 9.9190 · Lon: 78.1195
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
75
Moderate(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.513.1 µg/m³
PM1024.2 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

35°C

Humidity: 42%

UV Index4.95
Wind Speed4.3 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Madurai (Tamil Nadu)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.513 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1024 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂2 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO163 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂2 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃116 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Madurai (Tamil Nadu)

TimeTempCondition
Now35°COvercastOvercast
14:0032°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
15:0029°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
16:0029°CDense drizzleDense drizzle
17:0029°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
18:0028°COvercastOvercast
19:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
20:0028°COvercastOvercast
21:0027°COvercastOvercast
22:0027°COvercastOvercast
23:0027°COvercastOvercast
00:0027°COvercastOvercast
01:0027°COvercastOvercast
02:0027°COvercastOvercast
03:0027°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
04:0026°CMostly clearMostly clear
05:0026°CMostly clearMostly clear
06:0026°CMostly clearMostly clear
07:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
08:0030°COvercastOvercast
09:0031°CClear skyClear sky
10:0033°CMostly clearMostly clear
11:0034°CMostly clearMostly clear
12:0035°CClear skyClear sky

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 75

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 75).

Common Symptoms

Early signs may 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 Madurai (Tamil Nadu)

80
Min. AQIat 8:00 AM on 18th Jun
94
Max. AQIat 7:00 PM on 17th Jun
17-06-2026Time18-06-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Madurai, Tamil Nadu

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Madurai, Tamil Nadu is 75 (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 Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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.