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Barasat Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 22.7215 · Lon: 88.4820
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
165
Unhealthy(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.530.7 µg/m³
PM1032.9 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

29°C

Humidity: 89%

UV Index0.5
Wind Speed4.7 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Barasat (West Bengal)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.531 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1033 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂8 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO361 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂14 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃123 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Barasat (West Bengal)

TimeTempCondition
Now28°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
18:0028°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
19:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
20:0027°COvercastOvercast
21:0027°COvercastOvercast
22:0027°COvercastOvercast
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03:0027°COvercastOvercast
04:0027°COvercastOvercast
05:0027°COvercastOvercast
06:0028°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
07:0029°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
08:0030°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
09:0031°COvercastOvercast
10:0032°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
11:0033°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
12:0033°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
13:0033°COvercastOvercast
14:0029°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
15:0030°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
16:0030°COvercastOvercast

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Unhealthy · AQI 165

Unhealthy
  • Air PurifierTurn On
  • Car FilterMust
  • N95 MaskMust
  • Stay IndoorMust
Outdoor Activity Guidelines

Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. Active children, adults, and people with respiratory diseases should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion.

Standard: US EPA AQI ScaleUpdated: Live
Cigarette Equivalent

1.4 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

9.8 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

42 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

High RiskHeadaches

Risk is High for Unhealthy conditions (AQI 165).

Common Symptoms

You may notice: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do's
  • Prefer indoor, filtered air when the AQI is elevated.
  • Drink water and pause from screen time or strong light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Consider using prescribed migraine meds, Store them accessible.
Don'ts
  • Avoid do intense outdoor exercise during poor AQI periods.
  • Try not to ignore worsening issues that feel unusual for you.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Barasat (West Bengal)

151
Min. AQIat 12:00 PM on 13th Jul
158
Max. AQIat 1:00 AM on 14th Jul
13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

Air Quality FAQs at Barasat, West Bengal

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Barasat, West Bengal is 165 (Unhealthy). 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 Barasat, West Bengal have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Current AQI (US) levels are unhealthy for everyone. It's advised to adjust your outdoor activities based on personal sensitivity.