Air quality in Kolkata
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Kolkata
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Kolkata Air Quality Map
Real-time Kolkata air pollution map
Air Quality Data contributor(s)
Station(s) operated by
Contributors
3
Weather
What is the current weather in Kolkata?
| Weather | Mist |
| Temperature | 71.6°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Wind | 4.6 mp/h |
| Pressure | 29.9 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time India city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talcher, Odisha | 273 |
| 2 | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh | 212 |
| 3 | Guwahati, Assam | 212 |
| 4 | Artist Village, Maharashtra | 198 |
| 5 | North Guwahati, Assam | 198 |
| 6 | Loni, Uttar Pradesh | 197 |
| 7 | Alandi, Maharashtra | 193 |
| 8 | Powai, Maharashtra | 192 |
| 9 | Delhi, Delhi | 186 |
| 10 | Karol Bagh, Delhi | 186 |
(local time)
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live Kolkata aqi ranking
Real-time Kolkata air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Consulate in Kolkata | 181 |
| 2 | Jadavpur, Kolkata - WBPCB | 157 |
| 3 | Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata - WBPCB | 138 |
| 4 | BITM - WBPCB | 123 |
| 5 | Bidhannagar, Kolkata - WBPCB | 119 |
| 6 | Victoria, Kolkata - WBPCB | 119 |
| 7 | Ballygunge, Kolkata - WBPCB | 116 |
| 8 | Rabindra Sarobar - WBPCB | 97 |
| 9 | Rabindra Sarobar, Kolkata - WBPCB | 86 |
(local time)
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US AQI
118
live AQI index
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Overview
What is the current air quality in Kolkata?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 118 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 42.2µg/m³ | |
| PM10 | 132.6µg/m³ | |
| O3 | 7µg/m³ | |
| NO2 | 8.8µg/m³ | |
| SO2 | 4.8µg/m³ | |
| CO | 60µg/m³ | |
PM2.5
x8.4
PM2.5 concentration in Kolkata is currently 8.4 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
How to protect from air pollution in Kolkata?
 | Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors GET A MASK |
 | Run an air purifier GET AN AIR PURIFIER |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air GET A MONITOR |
 | Everyone should reduce outdoor exercise |
Forecast
Kolkata air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Jan 29 | Unhealthy 154 US AQI  |  | 82.4°60.8° |  8.9 mp/h |
| Monday, Jan 30 | Unhealthy 161 US AQI | | 86°59° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Jan 31 | Unhealthy 165 US AQI |  | 86°62.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Today | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 118 US AQI | | 86°66.2° | 13.4 mp/h |
| Thursday, Feb 2 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 143 US AQI | | 84.2°59° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Friday, Feb 3 | Unhealthy 158 US AQI | | 86°59° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Saturday, Feb 4 | Unhealthy 156 US AQI | | 86°60.8° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Sunday, Feb 5 | Unhealthy 157 US AQI | | 87.8°62.6° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Monday, Feb 6 | Unhealthy 161 US AQI | | 87.8°64.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Feb 7 | Unhealthy 154 US AQI | | 87.8°64.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
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Historical
Historic air quality graph for Kolkata
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Kolkata air quality data attribution
Contributors 3
- West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB)
6 stations
- Central Pollution Control Board
6 stations
- U.S. Department of State
1 station
Government
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