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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
141
Poor(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.558.4 µg/m³
PM10186.7 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

35°C

Humidity: 55%

UV Index1.35
Wind Speed7.5 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.558 µg/m³Fine particles
PM10187 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂5 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO175 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂5 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃114 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)

TimeTempCondition
Now35°COvercastOvercast
18:0033°COvercastOvercast
19:0032°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
20:0032°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
21:0031°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
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00:0031°COvercastOvercast
01:0030°COvercastOvercast
02:0030°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
03:0029°CMostly clearMostly clear
04:0029°CMostly clearMostly clear
05:0028°CMostly clearMostly clear
06:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
07:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
08:0030°COvercastOvercast
09:0032°CMostly clearMostly clear
10:0033°CMostly clearMostly clear
11:0034°CClear skyClear sky
12:0035°CMostly clearMostly clear
13:0035°CClear skyClear sky
14:0035°CMostly clearMostly clear
15:0035°CMostly clearMostly clear
16:0035°CMostly clearMostly clear

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Poor · AQI 141

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

Members of sensitive groups (children, elderly, and people with heart/lung disease) may experience health effects. The general public is unlikely to be affected immediately, but should monitor physical comfort.

Standard: US EPA AQI ScaleUpdated: Live
Cigarette Equivalent

2.7 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

18.9 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

81 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Elevated RiskHeadaches

Risk is Elevated for Poor conditions (AQI 141).

Common Symptoms

You might experience: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do's
  • Choose indoor, clean indoor air when the AQI is elevated.
  • Stay hydrated and take short breaks from devices or harsh light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Make use of prescribed migraine meds, Keep close them accessible.
Don'ts
  • Try not to do intense outdoor exercise during worse AQI periods.
  • Don’t ignore worsening symptoms that feel unusual for you.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)

113
Min. AQIat 12:00 PM on 13th Jul
132
Max. AQIat 11:00 AM on 14th Jul
13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

Air Quality FAQs at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh is 141 (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.