Worst air pollution Bhubaneshwar, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bhubaneshwar is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 25.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bhubaneshwar is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 36.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bhubaneshwar's air quality reflects the flat Odisha coastal plain at 45 metres near the Bay of Bengal, with vehicle density, manufacturing, and construction corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Consistent Bay of Bengal maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the dry northeast monsoon concentrates emissions and Bhubaneswar generally maintains moderate to elevated East Indian coastal capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:30
AQI:
Fair
25.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30
AQI:
Fair
36.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bhubaneshwar right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bhubaneshwar is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 25.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bhubaneshwar?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bhubaneshwar will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 36.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bhubaneshwar?
Bhubaneshwar usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic, textile and manufacturing operations, together with construction activity coincide with periods when the drier season sets in. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Bhubaneshwar 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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