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Balurghat Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 25.2210 · Lon: 88.7773
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
70
Moderate(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.511.4 µg/m³
PM1013.2 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

30°C

Humidity: 78%

UV Index2.7
Wind Speed14.2 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Balurghat (West Bengal)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.511 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1013 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂5 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO215 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂8 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃63 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Balurghat (West Bengal)

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Now30°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
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19:0030°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
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21:0028°COvercastOvercast
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23:0027°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
00:0026°CModerate rainModerate rain
01:0026°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
02:0027°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
03:0026°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
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Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 70

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

0.5 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

3.5 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

15 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Mild RiskHeadaches

Risk is Mild for Moderate conditions (AQI 70).

Common Symptoms

You may notice: 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 Balurghat (West Bengal)

51
Min. AQIat 9:00 AM on 17th Aug
69
Max. AQIat 10:00 AM on 16th Aug
16-08-2026Time17-08-2026

Air Quality FAQs at Balurghat, West Bengal

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Balurghat, West Bengal is 70 (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 Balurghat, 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.