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Rajapalayam Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 9.4530 · Lon: 77.5533
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
57
Moderate(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.511.5 µg/m³
PM1017.6 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

30°C

Humidity: 54%

UV Index0.75
Wind Speed3.7 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Rajapalayam (Tamil Nadu)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.512 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1018 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂2 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO137 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂6 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃38 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Rajapalayam (Tamil Nadu)

TimeTempCondition
Now31°COvercastOvercast
09:0034°CMostly clearMostly clear
10:0036°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
11:0038°COvercastOvercast
12:0037°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
13:0035°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
14:0037°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
15:0037°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
16:0034°COvercastOvercast
17:0034°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
18:0032°COvercastOvercast
19:0031°CMostly clearMostly clear
20:0030°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
21:0030°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
22:0030°CMostly clearMostly clear
23:0029°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
00:0029°CMostly clearMostly clear
01:0029°COvercastOvercast
02:0029°COvercastOvercast
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Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 57

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 57).

Common Symptoms

Common warning signs include: 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 Rajapalayam (Tamil Nadu)

43
Min. AQIat 3:00 AM on 11th Aug
57
Max. AQIat 10:00 PM on 11th Aug
11-08-2026Time12-08-2026

Air Quality FAQs at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu is 57 (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.