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Kharagpur Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 22.3397 · Lon: 87.3250
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+)
PM2.546.8 µg/m³
PM1064 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

30°C

Humidity: 86%

UV Index0.35
Wind Speed6.4 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Kharagpur (West Bengal)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.547 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1064 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂12 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO300 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂6 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃138 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Kharagpur (West Bengal)

TimeTempCondition
Now30°CThunderstormThunderstorm
18:0028°CThunderstormThunderstorm
19:0027°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
20:0027°COvercastOvercast
21:0027°COvercastOvercast
22:0027°COvercastOvercast
23:0027°COvercastOvercast
00:0027°COvercastOvercast
01:0027°COvercastOvercast
02:0026°COvercastOvercast
03:0026°COvercastOvercast
04:0026°COvercastOvercast
05:0025°CThunderstormThunderstorm
06:0026°CThunderstormThunderstorm
07:0026°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
08:0028°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
09:0030°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
10:0031°COvercastOvercast
11:0032°COvercastOvercast
12:0033°COvercastOvercast
13:0033°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
14:0033°CPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
15:0031°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
16:0030°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

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

Do's
  • Choose indoor, clean indoor air when the AQI is elevated.
  • Stay hydrated and take short breaks from devices or harsh light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Make use of prescribed migraine meds, Keep close them accessible.
Don'ts
  • Try not to do intense outdoor exercise during worse AQI periods.
  • Don’t ignore worsening symptoms that feel unusual for you.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Kharagpur (West Bengal)

118
Min. AQIat 12:00 PM on 13th Jul
159
Max. AQIat 6:00 AM on 14th Jul
13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

Air Quality FAQs at Kharagpur, West Bengal

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Kharagpur, 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 Kharagpur, 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.