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Kanpur AQI Today

80US AQI
Moderate

The current Air Quality Index in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India is 80, which is considered moderate. The fine particulate (PM2.5) concentration is 32.2 µg/m³.

Last updated · Source: CAMS forecast model

Pollutant levels in Kanpur

PM2.532.2 µg/m³Fine particulate matter
PM1040.5 µg/m³Coarse particulate matter
O₃63 µg/m³Ozone
NO₂29.6 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂13.1 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO638 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 1678Moderate
Aug 1775Moderate
Aug 1882Moderate
Aug 19103Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Aug 20100Moderate
Aug 21123Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Aug 2297Moderate

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 Kanpur 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 Kanpur air quality

What is the AQI in Kanpur today?

The current Air Quality Index in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India is 80 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 Kanpur right now?

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India is currently 32.2 µg/m³. The World Health Organization recommends keeping the 24-hour average below 15 µg/m³, so Kanpur is currently above the WHO guideline.

Is it safe to go outside in Kanpur 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 Kanpur air quality data updated?

Air quality readings for Kanpur, Uttar 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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