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Nainital Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 29.3974 · Lon: 79.4469
Elevation: m · Offset: s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
164
Unhealthy(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.578.9 µg/m³
PM10211.9 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

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UV Index0.5
Wind Speed-- km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Nainital (Uttarakhand)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.579 µg/m³Fine particles
PM10212 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂9 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO275 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂3 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃134 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Nainital (Uttarakhand)

Hourly data is not available for this location.

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Unhealthy · AQI 164

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

Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. Active children, adults, and people with respiratory diseases should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion.

Standard: US EPA AQI ScaleUpdated: Live
Cigarette Equivalent

3.6 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

25.2 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

108 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

High RiskHeadaches

Risk is High for Unhealthy conditions (AQI 164).

Common Symptoms

Common signs and symptoms 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

Historical AQI Data Nainital (Uttarakhand)

162
Min. AQIat 11:00 PM on 13th Jul
167
Max. AQIat 1:00 PM on 13th Jul
13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Nainital, Uttarakhand

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Nainital, Uttarakhand is 164 (Unhealthy). 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 Nainital, Uttarakhand have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

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