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Asansol AQI Today

130US AQI
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

The current Air Quality Index in Asansol, West Bengal, India is 130, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. The fine particulate (PM2.5) concentration is 44.7 µg/m³.

Last updated · Source: CAMS forecast model

Pollutant levels in Asansol

PM2.544.7 µg/m³Fine particulate matter
PM1046.7 µg/m³Coarse particulate matter
O₃188 µg/m³Ozone
NO₂10.6 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂36.8 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO278 µg/m³Carbon monoxide

Health advice

Members of sensitive groups — children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions — may experience health effects. They should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

7-day AQI trend

DayAQICategory
Aug 1684Moderate
Aug 1761Moderate
Aug 1862Moderate
Aug 1969Moderate
Aug 2087Moderate
Aug 21107Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Aug 22137Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

About the Air Quality Index

The Air Quality Index (AQI) converts measured pollutant concentrations — including PM2.5, PM10, ozone (O₃), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulphur dioxide (SO₂), and carbon monoxide (CO) — into a single 0–500 scale. Higher values mean greater health risk. The reading for Asansol reflects a CAMS forecast model and updates throughout the day. Learn what the AQI number means for your body, read the AQI scale reference, or compare PM2.5 and PM10.

Frequently asked questions about Asansol air quality

What is the AQI in Asansol today?

The current Air Quality Index in Asansol, West Bengal, India is 130 on the 0–500 US AQI scale, which is categorised as unhealthy for sensitive groups. The reading comes from a CAMS forecast model and refreshes throughout the day.

What is the PM2.5 level in Asansol right now?

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Asansol, West Bengal, India is currently 44.7 µg/m³. The World Health Organization recommends keeping the 24-hour average below 15 µg/m³, so Asansol is currently above the WHO guideline.

Is it safe to go outside in Asansol today?

Members of sensitive groups — children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions — may experience health effects. They should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is considered a good AQI level?

An AQI of 0–50 is good, 51–100 is moderate, 101–150 is unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151–200 is unhealthy, 201–300 is very unhealthy, and anything above 300 is hazardous. The scale is the same everywhere, so readings are directly comparable between cities.

How often is the Asansol air quality data updated?

Air quality readings for Asansol, West Bengal, India refresh throughout the day, and this page is rendered fresh on every visit, so the AQI, pollutant breakdown and 7-day trend always reflect the latest available model output.

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