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Roorkee Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 29.8663 · Lon: 77.8912
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
121
Poor(US-AQI standard)
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Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.538.6 µg/m³
PM1038.9 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

27°C

Humidity: 92%

UV Index1.25
Wind Speed5.9 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Roorkee (Uttarakhand)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.539 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1039 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂10 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO713 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂22 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃87 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Roorkee (Uttarakhand)

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Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Poor · AQI 121

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

1.8 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

12.6 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

54 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Elevated RiskHeadaches

Risk is Elevated for Poor conditions (AQI 121).

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 Roorkee (Uttarakhand)

94
Min. AQIat 3:00 AM on 11th Aug
110
Max. AQIat 4:00 PM on 11th Aug
11-08-2026Time12-08-2026

Air Quality FAQs at Roorkee, Uttarakhand

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Roorkee, Uttarakhand is 121 (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 Roorkee, Uttarakhand 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.