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Visakhapatnam AQI Today

99US AQI
Moderate

The current Air Quality Index in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India is 99, which is considered moderate. The fine particulate (PM2.5) concentration is 24.5 µg/m³.

Last updated · Source: CAMS forecast model

Pollutant levels in Visakhapatnam

PM2.524.5 µg/m³Fine particulate matter
PM1030.4 µg/m³Coarse particulate matter
O₃68 µg/m³Ozone
NO₂23 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂40.9 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO649 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 1662Moderate
Aug 1772Moderate
Aug 1880Moderate
Aug 1981Moderate
Aug 2088Moderate
Aug 21101Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Aug 22100Moderate

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 Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam air quality

What is the AQI in Visakhapatnam today?

The current Air Quality Index in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India is 99 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 Visakhapatnam right now?

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India is currently 24.5 µg/m³. The World Health Organization recommends keeping the 24-hour average below 15 µg/m³, so Visakhapatnam is currently above the WHO guideline.

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

Air quality readings for Visakhapatnam, 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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