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West Bengal Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 22.9868 · Lon: 87.8550
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
97
Moderate(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.541.7 µg/m³
PM1041.8 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

30°C

Humidity: 82%

UV Index2.1
Wind Speed1.7 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants West Bengal

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.542 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1042 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂34 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO450 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂18 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃83 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast West Bengal

TimeTempCondition
Now31°COvercastOvercast
09:0031°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
10:0032°CThunderstormThunderstorm
11:0032°CThunderstormThunderstorm
12:0032°CThunderstormThunderstorm
13:0032°CThunderstormThunderstorm
14:0032°CThunderstormThunderstorm
15:0028°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
16:0029°CThunderstormThunderstorm
17:0029°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
18:0026°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
19:0027°CSlight rain showersSlight rain showers
20:0027°CThunderstormThunderstorm
21:0027°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
22:0027°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
23:0026°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
00:0026°CThunderstormThunderstorm
01:0026°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
02:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
03:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
04:0025°CThunderstormThunderstorm
05:0025°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
06:0026°CThunderstormThunderstorm
07:0027°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 97

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

1.9 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

13.3 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

57 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Mild RiskHeadaches

Risk is Mild for Moderate conditions (AQI 97).

Common Symptoms

Some common signs are: 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 West Bengal

88
Min. AQIat 3:00 AM on 11th Aug
195
Max. AQIat 5:00 PM on 11th Aug
11-08-2026Time12-08-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at West Bengal

The current real-time AQI (US) level in West Bengal is 97 (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 West Bengal 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.