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Lucknow AQI Today

91US AQI
Moderate

The current Air Quality Index in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India is 91, which is considered moderate. The fine particulate (PM2.5) concentration is 43 µg/m³.

Last updated · Source: CAMS forecast model

Pollutant levels in Lucknow

PM2.543 µg/m³Fine particulate matter
PM1044.4 µg/m³Coarse particulate matter
O₃53 µg/m³Ozone
NO₂38.7 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂17.1 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO660 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 1684Moderate
Aug 1784Moderate
Aug 1890Moderate
Aug 19114Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Aug 20105Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Aug 21124Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Aug 22108Unhealthy 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 Lucknow 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 Lucknow air quality

What is the AQI in Lucknow today?

The current Air Quality Index in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India is 91 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 Lucknow right now?

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India is currently 43 µg/m³. The World Health Organization recommends keeping the 24-hour average below 15 µg/m³, so Lucknow is currently above the WHO guideline.

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

Air quality readings for Lucknow, 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.

Air quality near Lucknow

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