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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
62
Moderate(US-AQI standard)
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Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.511.1 µg/m³
PM1014.4 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

27°C

Humidity: 67%

UV Index0.9
Wind Speed15.7 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Vellore (Tamil Nadu)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.511 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1014 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂5 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO149 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂10 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃36 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Vellore (Tamil Nadu)

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Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 62

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

0.5 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

3.5 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

15 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Mild RiskHeadaches

Risk is Mild for Moderate conditions (AQI 62).

Common Symptoms

Possible warning signs: Tight, band-like pressure across the forehead and temples, Extra sensitivity to light, noise, or strong smells, Sluggishness and trouble staying focused.

Do's
  • Prefer indoors with filtered air whenever pollution levels climb.
  • Drink water through the day and pause from screen time or strong light if migraines hit you easily.
  • Store any prescribed headache or migraine relief within reach.
Don'ts
  • Avoid power through demanding outdoor exercise while the AQI is poor.
  • Try not to brush off pain that feels sharper or different from your usual.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Vellore (Tamil Nadu)

56
Min. AQIat 3:00 AM on 11th Aug
61
Max. AQIat 2:00 AM on 12th Aug
11-08-2026Time12-08-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Vellore, Tamil Nadu

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Vellore, Tamil Nadu is 62 (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 Vellore, 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.