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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
68
Moderate(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.516.3 µg/m³
PM1024.6 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

31°C

Humidity: 59%

UV Index0
Wind Speed3.8 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.516 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1025 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂4 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO211 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂8 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃62 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu)

TimeTempCondition
Now31°COvercastOvercast
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09:0035°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
10:0036°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
11:0038°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
12:0039°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
13:0039°COvercastOvercast
14:0039°COvercastOvercast
15:0029°CSlight rain showersSlight rain showers
16:0033°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
17:0032°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
18:0030°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
19:0027°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
20:0027°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
21:0027°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
22:0027°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
23:0027°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
00:0027°COvercastOvercast

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 68

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

0.7 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

4.9 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

21 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Mild RiskHeadaches

Risk is Mild for Moderate conditions (AQI 68).

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 Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu)

70
Min. AQIat 8:00 PM on 15th Jun
74
Max. AQIat 1:00 AM on 16th Jun
15-06-2026Time16-06-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu is 68 (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.