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Kakinada AQI Today

75US AQI
Moderate

The current Air Quality Index in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India is 75, which is considered moderate. The fine particulate (PM2.5) concentration is 12.6 µg/m³.

Last updated · Source: CAMS forecast model

Pollutant levels in Kakinada

PM2.512.6 µg/m³Fine particulate matter
PM1018 µg/m³Coarse particulate matter
O₃98 µg/m³Ozone
NO₂4.7 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂4.7 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO161 µg/m³Carbon monoxide

Health advice

Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

7-day AQI trend

DayAQICategory
Aug 1664Moderate
Aug 1765Moderate
Aug 1875Moderate
Aug 1976Moderate
Aug 2075Moderate
Aug 2184Moderate
Aug 2277Moderate

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 Kakinada 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 Kakinada air quality

What is the AQI in Kakinada today?

The current Air Quality Index in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India is 75 on the 0–500 US AQI scale, which is categorised as moderate. The reading comes from a CAMS forecast model and refreshes throughout the day.

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

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India is currently 12.6 µg/m³. The World Health Organization recommends keeping the 24-hour average below 15 µg/m³, so Kakinada is currently within the WHO guideline.

Is it safe to go outside in Kakinada today?

Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged or heavy 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 Kakinada air quality data updated?

Air quality readings for Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, 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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