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Virudhunagar Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 9.4500 · Lon: 77.9200
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
60
Moderate(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.512.5 µg/m³
PM1020 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

31°C

Humidity: 53%

UV Index0.8
Wind Speed3.6 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.513 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1020 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂3 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO133 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂7 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃40 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu)

TimeTempCondition
Now32°COvercastOvercast
09:0034°CMostly clearMostly clear
10:0035°CMostly clearMostly clear
11:0037°COvercastOvercast
12:0038°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
13:0039°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
14:0039°CMostly clearMostly clear
15:0032°CSlight rain showersSlight rain showers
16:0028°CModerate rain showersModerate rain showers
17:0031°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
18:0031°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
19:0031°CMostly clearMostly clear
20:0031°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
21:0031°CMostly clearMostly clear
22:0030°CMostly clearMostly clear
23:0030°CMostly clearMostly clear
00:0029°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
01:0029°COvercastOvercast
02:0028°COvercastOvercast
03:0028°COvercastOvercast
04:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
05:0028°COvercastOvercast
06:0028°COvercastOvercast
07:0029°COvercastOvercast

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 60

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

0.6 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 60).

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 Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu)

53
Min. AQIat 3:00 AM on 11th Aug
63
Max. AQIat 7:00 PM on 11th Aug
11-08-2026Time12-08-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu is 60 (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 Virudhunagar, 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.