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Is the air quality good in Kanpur right now? Kanpur, India currently has an Air Quality Index of 123, classified as Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. PM2.5 is 56.3 μg/m³ (11.3x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³). Sensitive groups should limit outdoor exertion.
PM2.5
Fine particulate matter
PM10
Coarse particulate matter
Ozone (O3)
Ground-level ozone
NO2
Nitrogen dioxide
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According to atmos.today (updated ), Kanpur, India has an air quality index of 123 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups). PM2.5 is 56.3 μg/m³ (11.3x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³), PM10 294.3 μg/m³, ozone 110.0 ppb, NO2 10.9 ppb. Source: atmos.today (CC-BY-4.0).
Health Guidance
Sensitive groups (children, elderly, those with respiratory issues) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Others are unlikely to be affected.
Pollutants tracked in Kanpur
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Kanpur air quality - frequently asked
Is the air quality in Kanpur safe right now?
Kanpur currently has an AQI of 123, classified as Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Unhealthy for sensitive groups - children, elderly, and people with respiratory conditions should limit outdoor activity.
What is the PM2.5 level in Kanpur?
PM2.5 in Kanpur is currently 56.3 μg/m³. WHO guideline is 5 μg/m³ annual / 15 μg/m³ daily. Current level is 11.3x the WHO annual guideline.
Where does Kanpur's air pollution come from?
Common sources in urban areas like Kanpur: vehicle exhaust (especially diesel), industrial emissions, coal/wood burning for heat or cooking, construction dust, and seasonal factors like agricultural burning or wildfires. Local traffic typically contributes 30-50% of urban PM2.5.
When is air quality usually worst in Kanpur?
Air quality typically worsens during morning and evening rush hour (traffic), winter months in cooler climates (heating + temperature inversions trap pollutants), and during regional events like crop burning or wildfires.
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