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Mangaluru (Mangalore) AQI Today

109US AQI
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

The current Air Quality Index in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India is 109, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. The fine particulate (PM2.5) concentration is 40.2 µg/m³.

Last updated · Source: CAMS forecast model

Pollutant levels in Mangaluru

PM2.540.2 µg/m³Fine particulate matter
PM1044.1 µg/m³Coarse particulate matter
O₃79 µg/m³Ozone
NO₂23.6 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂8.7 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO612 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
Sep 3062Moderate
Oct 159Moderate
Oct 281Moderate
Oct 382Moderate
Oct 482Moderate
Oct 583Moderate
Oct 6100Moderate

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 Mangaluru reflects a CAMS forecast model and updates throughout the day. Learn what the AQI number means for your body, read the AQI scale reference, see what to do at today’s AQI, or compare PM2.5 and PM10.

Frequently asked questions about Mangaluru air quality

What is the AQI in Mangaluru today?

The current Air Quality Index in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India is 109 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 Mangaluru right now?

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India is currently 40.2 µg/m³. The World Health Organization recommends keeping the 24-hour average below 15 µg/m³, so Mangaluru is currently above the WHO guideline.

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

Air quality readings for Mangaluru, 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.

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