Worst air pollution Amritsar, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Amritsar is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM10 and HCHO are fair; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are medium; SO2 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 86.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Amritsar is very poor. HCHO decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 85.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Amritsar's air quality reflects the flat Punjab Ravi River plain at 234 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Golden Temple pilgrimage tourism, textiles, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. The dry winter northwest monsoon concentrates emissions extensively, while the extraordinary Punjab crop stubble burning from surrounding fields generates some of northern India's most severe regional PM2.5 episodes from October to November and Amritsar generally maintains among Punjab's more persistently challenged major metropolitan environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:30
AQI:
Very poor
86.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
48.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
43.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
86.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
51.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:30
AQI:
Very poor
85.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
46.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
85.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
47.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Amritsar right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Amritsar is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 86.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 86.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Amritsar?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Amritsar will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 85.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 85.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Amritsar?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Amritsar are traffic emissions, light manufacturing, together with farming and agricultural processing, particularly once the drier season sets in. Rainfall through the monsoon usually keeps levels in check. Air quality typically improves markedly once the rains arrive.
Are air quality levels in Amritsar 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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