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Howrah Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 22.5769 · Lon: 88.3186
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
114
Poor(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.541.6 µg/m³
PM1048.1 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

29°C

Humidity: 86%

UV Index0
Wind Speed7.2 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Howrah (West Bengal)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.542 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1048 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂8 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO325 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂13 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃67 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Howrah (West Bengal)

TimeTempCondition
Now29°CThunderstormThunderstorm
03:0028°CThunderstormThunderstorm
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11:0036°CThunderstormThunderstorm
12:0032°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
13:0032°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
14:0033°CThunderstormThunderstorm
15:0033°CThunderstormThunderstorm
16:0030°CThunderstorm with heavy hailThunderstorm with heavy hail
17:0027°CThunderstorm with heavy hailThunderstorm with heavy hail
18:0027°CThunderstormThunderstorm
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21:0028°COvercastOvercast
22:0028°CMostly clearMostly clear
23:0028°CThunderstormThunderstorm
00:0029°CThunderstormThunderstorm
01:0029°CThunderstormThunderstorm

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Poor · AQI 114

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

1.9 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

13.3 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

57 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Elevated RiskHeadaches

Risk is Elevated for Poor conditions (AQI 114).

Common Symptoms

Signs to look out for include: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do's
  • Opt for indoor, air with filtration when the AQI is poor.
  • Increase fluids and rest from digital screens or intense light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Use prescribed migraine meds, Keep them accessible.
Don'ts
  • Don’t do intense outdoor exercise during elevated AQI periods.
  • Do not ignore worsening signs that feel unusual for you.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Howrah (West Bengal)

112
Min. AQIat 7:00 PM on 16th Jun
143
Max. AQIat 9:00 PM on 15th Jun
15-06-2026Time16-06-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Howrah, West Bengal

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Howrah, West Bengal is 114 (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 Howrah, 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.