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Vellore Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 12.9184 · Lon: 79.1325
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
107
Poor(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.566.1 µg/m³
PM1086.6 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

27°C

Humidity: 79%

UV Index0
Wind Speed3.2 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Vellore (Tamil Nadu)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.566 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1087 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂14 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO579 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂58 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃17 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Vellore (Tamil Nadu)

TimeTempCondition
Now27°COvercastOvercast
02:0026°COvercastOvercast
03:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
04:0026°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
05:0025°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
06:0026°COvercastOvercast
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08:0029°COvercastOvercast
09:0031°COvercastOvercast
10:0033°COvercastOvercast
11:0035°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
12:0036°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
13:0036°CMostly clearMostly clear
14:0036°CMostly clearMostly clear
15:0036°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
16:0034°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
17:0031°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
18:0029°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
19:0028°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
20:0028°COvercastOvercast
21:0028°COvercastOvercast
22:0027°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
23:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
00:0026°COvercastOvercast

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Poor · AQI 107

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

Members of sensitive groups (children, elderly, and people with heart/lung disease) may experience health effects. The general public is unlikely to be affected immediately, but should monitor physical comfort.

Standard: US EPA AQI ScaleUpdated: Live
Cigarette Equivalent

3.0 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

21.0 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

90 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Elevated RiskHeadaches

Risk is Elevated for Poor conditions (AQI 107).

Common Symptoms

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

Do's
  • Prefer indoor, filtered air when the AQI is elevated.
  • Drink water and pause from screen time or strong light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Consider using prescribed migraine meds, Store them accessible.
Don'ts
  • Avoid do intense outdoor exercise during poor AQI periods.
  • Try not to ignore worsening issues that feel unusual for you.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Vellore (Tamil Nadu)

72
Min. AQIat 8:00 PM on 15th Jun
109
Max. AQIat 10:00 AM on 16th Jun
15-06-2026Time16-06-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Vellore, Tamil Nadu

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Vellore, Tamil Nadu is 107 (Poor). 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 Vellore, Tamil Nadu have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

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