Worst air pollution Alīgarh, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Alīgarh is poor. AQI, PM10, and O3 are poor; SO2 is fair; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (PM10: 70.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Alīgarh is poor. PM2.5 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:30 AM (PM10: 70.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Alīgarh's air quality reflects the flat Uttar Pradesh Ganga-Yamuna Doab plain at 187 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the lock manufacturing, textile dyeing, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates emissions from October to March extensively, while the flat alluvial terrain's minimal topographic dispersal maintains Aligarh among the NCR eastern corridor's more persistently challenged manufacturing metropolitan environments throughout the dry season.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:30

AQI:

Poor

70.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

57.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

70.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

49.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

63.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

20.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

14.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

41.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:30

AQI:

Poor

70.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Poor

61.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

70.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

54.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

69.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

28.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

13.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

45.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Alīgarh right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Alīgarh is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 70.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (PM10: 70.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Alīgarh?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Alīgarh will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 70.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:30 AM (PM10: 70.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Alīgarh?

Pollution in Alīgarh typically rises when road traffic, light manufacturing, along with crop farming combine, especially once the monsoon rains ease off. Rainfall through the monsoon usually keeps levels in check. The driest months of the year tend to see the highest readings.

Are air quality levels in Alīgarh 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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