Rajapalayam Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 9.4530 · Lon: 77.5533

Elevation: m · Offset: s

AQI Score & Core Metrics

Moderate(US-AQI standard)

050100150200300500

Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)

PM2.516 µg/m³

PM1041.4 µg/m³

Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

UV Index1.4

Wind Speed-- km/h

Pollutant	Concentration	Details
PM2.5	16 µg/m³	Fine particles
PM10	41 µg/m³	Coarse particles
SO₂	1 µg/m³	Sulphur dioxide
CO	119 µg/m³	Carbon monoxide
NO₂	2 µg/m³	Nitrogen dioxide
O₃	85 µg/m³	Ozone

Hourly data is not available for this location.

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 53

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 53).

Common Symptoms

Common warning signs include: 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

Min. AQIat 12:00 PM on 13th Jul

Max. AQIat 9:00 AM on 14th Jul

13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

Frequently Asked Questions
About Air Quality

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu is 53 (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 Rajapalayam, 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.

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