Air quality in Kathmandu
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Kathmandu
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Kathmandu Air Quality Map
Real-time Kathmandu air pollution map
Air Quality Data contributor(s)
Station(s) operated by
Contributors
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Weather
What is the current weather in Kathmandu?
| Weather | Few clouds |
| Temperature | 78.8°F |
| Humidity | 60% |
| Wind | 2.3 mp/h |
| Pressure | 30 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time Nepal city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patan, Central Region | 154 |
| 2 | Bhaktapur, Central Region | 118 |
| 3 | Kathmandu, Central Region | 115 |
| 4 | Narayani, Central Region | 108 |
| 5 | Madhyapur Thimi, Central Region | 98 |
| 6 | Bharatpur, Central Region | 85 |
| 7 | Kirtipur, Central Region | 77 |
| 8 | Hetauda, Central Region | 69 |
| 9 | Jumla, Mid Western | 63 |
| 10 | Janakpur, Central Region | 58 |
(local time)
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live Kathmandu aqi ranking
Real-time Kathmandu air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chunne Pakha | 115 |
| 2 | Ratnapark - Kathmandu | 113 |
| 3 | US Embassy in Kathmandu | 105 |
(local time)
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US AQI
115
live AQI index
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Overview
What is the current air quality in Kathmandu?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 115 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 41.1µg/m³ | |
PM2.5
x8.2
PM2.5 concentration in Kathmandu is currently 8.2 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
How to protect from air pollution in Kathmandu?
 | 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 |
 | Reduce outdoor exercise |
Forecast
Kathmandu air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 27 | Moderate 66 US AQI  |  | 73.4°59° |  4.5 mp/h |
| Sunday, May 28 | Moderate 87 US AQI | | 77°59° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Monday, May 29 | Moderate 91 US AQI |  | 82.4°62.6° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Today | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 115 US AQI | | 86°66.2° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Wednesday, May 31 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 113 US AQI | | 89.6°68° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Thursday, Jun 1 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 119 US AQI |  | 91.4°71.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Friday, Jun 2 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 121 US AQI | | 91.4°69.8° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, Jun 3 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 118 US AQI | | 91.4°69.8° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jun 4 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 109 US AQI | | 93.2°69.8° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Monday, Jun 5 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 106 US AQI | | 95°71.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
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Historical
Historic air quality graph for Kathmandu
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Kathmandu air quality data attribution
4Contributors
- Nepal Governement
2 stations
- U.S. Department of State
1 station
Unidentified Contributor
1 station
Government
- 1 Anonymous contributor
1 station
Anonymous
4 Data sources
Data validated and calibrated by IQAirWhere is the cleanest air quality in Kathmandu?
