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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
75
Moderate(US-AQI standard)
050100150200300500
Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.524.9 µg/m³
PM1025.3 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

28°C

Humidity: 94%

UV Index1.95
Wind Speed2.7 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Kharagpur (West Bengal)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.525 µg/m³Fine particles
PM1025 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂28 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO811 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂13 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃80 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Kharagpur (West Bengal)

TimeTempCondition
Now28°CThunderstormThunderstorm
09:0029°CThunderstormThunderstorm
10:0030°CThunderstormThunderstorm
11:0031°CThunderstormThunderstorm
12:0031°CThunderstormThunderstorm
13:0032°CThunderstormThunderstorm
14:0032°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
15:0031°CThunderstormThunderstorm
16:0031°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
17:0030°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
18:0029°COvercastOvercast
19:0029°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
20:0028°COvercastOvercast
21:0028°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
22:0027°CThunderstorm with slight hailThunderstorm with slight hail
23:0027°CThunderstormThunderstorm
00:0027°CThunderstormThunderstorm
01:0027°CThunderstormThunderstorm
02:0027°CThunderstormThunderstorm
03:0027°CSlight rain showersSlight rain showers
04:0026°CModerate drizzleModerate drizzle
05:0026°CLight drizzleLight drizzle
06:0026°CThunderstormThunderstorm
07:0026°CThunderstormThunderstorm

Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 75

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

1.1 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

7.7 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

33 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Mild RiskHeadaches

Risk is Mild for Moderate conditions (AQI 75).

Common Symptoms

You might experience: Tight, band-like pressure across the forehead and temples, Extra sensitivity to light, noise, or strong smells, Sluggishness and trouble staying focused.

Do's
  • Choose indoors with clean indoor air whenever pollution levels climb.
  • Stay hydrated through the day and take short breaks from devices or harsh light if migraines hit you easily.
  • Keep close any prescribed headache or migraine relief within reach.
Don'ts
  • Try not to power through demanding outdoor exercise while the AQI is worse.
  • Don’t brush off pain that feels sharper or different from your usual.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Kharagpur (West Bengal)

67
Min. AQIat 7:00 AM on 11th Aug
126
Max. AQIat 5:00 PM on 11th Aug
11-08-2026Time12-08-2026

Air Quality FAQs at Kharagpur, West Bengal

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Kharagpur, West Bengal is 75 (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 Kharagpur, 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.