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Kanpur Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 26.4652 · Lon: 80.3498
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
117
Poor(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.536.6 µg/m³
PM1037 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

29°C

Humidity: 84%

UV Index1.15
Wind Speed1.7 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.537 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1037 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂11 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO410 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂14 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃76 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)

TimeTempCondition
Now30°CClear skyClear sky
09:0032°CClear skyClear sky
10:0033°CClear skyClear sky
11:0034°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
12:0034°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
13:0034°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
14:0034°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
15:0034°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
16:0034°CClear skyClear sky
17:0034°CClear skyClear sky
18:0033°CClear skyClear sky
19:0032°CClear skyClear sky
20:0031°CClear skyClear sky
21:0031°CClear skyClear sky
22:0030°CClear skyClear sky
23:0029°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
00:0026°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
01:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
02:0026°COvercastOvercast
03:0026°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
04:0026°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
05:0026°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
06:0027°COvercastOvercast
07:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Poor · AQI 117

Poor
  • Air PurifierTurn On
  • Car FilterMust
  • N95 MaskMust
  • Stay IndoorMust
Outdoor Activity Guidelines

Sensitive groups — children, older adults, and anyone with heart or lung conditions — may start to feel the effects. Most people will not notice much right away, but it is worth paying attention to how your body responds.

Standard: US EPA AQI ScaleUpdated: Live
Cigarette Equivalent

1.7 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

11.9 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

51 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Elevated RiskHeadaches

Risk is Elevated for Poor conditions (AQI 117).

Common Symptoms

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

Do's
  • Choose indoors with clean indoor air whenever pollution levels climb.
  • Stay hydrated through the day and take short breaks from devices or harsh light if migraines hit you easily.
  • Keep close any prescribed headache or migraine relief within reach.
Don'ts
  • Try not to power through demanding outdoor exercise while the AQI is worse.
  • Don’t brush off pain that feels sharper or different from your usual.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)

116
Min. AQIat 12:00 AM on 12th Aug
128
Max. AQIat 6:00 PM on 11th Aug
11-08-2026Time12-08-2026

Air Quality FAQs at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh is 117 (Poor). 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 Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Current AQI (US) levels are poor for everyone. It's advised to adjust your outdoor activities based on personal sensitivity.