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Paschim Medinipur Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 22.4081 · Lon: 87.3811
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
157
Unhealthy(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.547.3 µg/m³
PM1061.9 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

28°C

Humidity: 93%

UV Index0.05
Wind Speed8.5 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.547 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1062 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂12 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO328 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂8 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃124 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal)

TimeTempCondition
Now28°CThunderstormThunderstorm
18:0027°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
19:0027°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
20:0027°CMostly clearMostly clear
21:0027°CMostly clearMostly clear
22:0027°CMostly clearMostly clear
23:0027°CMostly clearMostly clear
00:0026°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
01:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
02:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
03:0026°COvercastOvercast
04:0026°COvercastOvercast
05:0025°COvercastOvercast
06:0027°COvercastOvercast
07:0028°COvercastOvercast
08:0030°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
09:0031°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
10:0032°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
11:0033°COvercastOvercast
12:0033°COvercastOvercast
13:0033°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
14:0033°CMostly clearMostly clear
15:0032°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
16:0028°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Unhealthy · AQI 157

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

2.1 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

14.7 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

63 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

High RiskHeadaches

Risk is High for Unhealthy conditions (AQI 157).

Common Symptoms

Signs may 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 Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal)

119
Min. AQIat 1:00 PM on 13th Jul
159
Max. AQIat 6:00 AM on 14th Jul
13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal is 157 (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 Paschim Medinipur, 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.