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Barakpur Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 22.7660 · Lon: 88.3634
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
93
Moderate(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.527.9 µg/m³
PM1028.3 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

29°C

Humidity: 84%

UV Index4.9
Wind Speed4.8 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Barakpur (West Bengal)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.528 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1028 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂21 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO376 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂11 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃134 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Barakpur (West Bengal)

TimeTempCondition
Now29°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
09:0030°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
10:0031°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
11:0032°CThunderstormThunderstorm
12:0032°CThunderstormThunderstorm
13:0033°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
14:0033°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
15:0033°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
16:0029°CThunderstormThunderstorm
17:0028°CThunderstormThunderstorm
18:0027°CSlight rain showersSlight rain showers
19:0027°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
20:0027°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
21:0027°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
22:0026°CThunderstormThunderstorm
23:0026°CThunderstormThunderstorm
00:0026°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
01:0026°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
02:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
03:0026°COvercastOvercast
04:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
05:0026°CThunderstormThunderstorm
06:0026°CThunderstormThunderstorm
07:0026°CModerate rain showersModerate rain showers

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 93

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

1.3 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

9.1 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

39 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Mild RiskHeadaches

Risk is Mild for Moderate conditions (AQI 93).

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 Barakpur (West Bengal)

84
Min. AQIat 4:00 AM on 11th Aug
165
Max. AQIat 5:00 PM on 11th Aug
11-08-2026Time12-08-2026

Air Quality FAQs at Barakpur, West Bengal

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Barakpur, West Bengal is 93 (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 Barakpur, 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.