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Bengaluru (Bangalore) AQI Today

35US AQI
Good

The current Air Quality Index in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India is 35, which is considered good. The fine particulate (PM2.5) concentration is 10.2 µg/m³.

Last updated · Source: CAMS forecast model

Pollutant levels in Bengaluru

PM2.510.2 µg/m³Fine particulate matter
PM1012.6 µg/m³Coarse particulate matter
O₃33 µg/m³Ozone
NO₂26.4 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂5.6 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO400 µg/m³Carbon monoxide

Health advice

Air quality is good and poses little or no health risk. It is a great time for outdoor activities for everyone.

7-day AQI trend

DayAQICategory
Aug 1638Good
Aug 1745Good
Aug 1849Good
Aug 1949Good
Aug 2047Good
Aug 2147Good
Aug 2244Good

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 Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru air quality

What is the AQI in Bengaluru today?

The current Air Quality Index in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India is 35 on the 0–500 US AQI scale, which is categorised as good. The reading comes from a CAMS forecast model and refreshes throughout the day.

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

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India is currently 10.2 µg/m³. The World Health Organization recommends keeping the 24-hour average below 15 µg/m³, so Bengaluru is currently within the WHO guideline.

Is it safe to go outside in Bengaluru today?

Air quality is good and poses little or no health risk. It is a great time for outdoor activities for everyone.

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 Bengaluru air quality data updated?

Air quality readings for Bengaluru, Karnataka, 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.

Air quality near Bengaluru

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