Worst air pollution Āgra, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Āgra is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; O3, SO2, and PM1 are poor; PM10 is fair; PM2.5 is medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:30 PM (NO2: 100/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Āgra is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (NO2: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Āgra's air quality reflects the flat Uttar Pradesh Yamuna River plain at 171 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the tourism, shoe leather, and manufacturing corridor generating elevated chemical PM2.5 from leather tanning alongside vehicle sources. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates emissions extensively, while the flat alluvial terrain's minimal dispersal and the leather tanning operations' distinctive chemical emission profile maintain Agra among northern India's more complex Gangetic Plain metropolitan environments, with the Taj Mahal's marble discolouration a well-documented local concern.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 21:30
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
56.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
28.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
100/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
65.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Poor
70.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
65.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:30
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
57.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
29.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
100/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
69.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Poor
66.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
66.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Āgra right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Āgra is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 9:30 PM (NO2: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Āgra?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Āgra will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (NO2: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Āgra?
Āgra usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic, steel, cement, and chemical production, together with manufacturing activity coincide with periods when the drier season sets in. Rains during the wetter months typically wash pollutants out of the air. Air quality typically improves markedly once the rains arrive.
Are air quality levels in Āgra based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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