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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
139
Poor(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.545.9 µg/m³
PM1052.4 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

28°C

Humidity: 91%

UV Index0
Wind Speed9.3 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants West Bengal

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.546 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1052 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂13 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO373 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂20 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃57 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast West Bengal

TimeTempCondition
Now28°CThunderstormThunderstorm
01:0028°CClear skyClear sky
02:0028°CClear skyClear sky
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06:0029°CThunderstormThunderstorm
07:0031°CThunderstormThunderstorm
08:0032°CThunderstormThunderstorm
09:0033°CThunderstormThunderstorm
10:0034°CThunderstormThunderstorm
11:0035°CThunderstormThunderstorm
12:0036°CThunderstormThunderstorm
13:0036°CThunderstormThunderstorm
14:0030°CThunderstormThunderstorm
15:0027°CViolent rain showersViolent rain showers
16:0028°CSlight rain showersSlight rain showers
17:0028°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
18:0028°COvercastOvercast
19:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
20:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
21:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
22:0028°CMostly clearMostly clear
23:0028°CClear skyClear sky

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Poor · AQI 139

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

2.1 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

14.7 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

63 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Elevated RiskHeadaches

Risk is Elevated for Poor conditions (AQI 139).

Common Symptoms

Some common signs are: 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 West Bengal

143
Min. AQIat 7:00 PM on 16th Jun
182
Max. AQIat 8:00 PM on 15th Jun
15-06-2026Time16-06-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at West Bengal

The current real-time AQI (US) level in West Bengal is 139 (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 West Bengal 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.