Worst air pollution Chandīgarh, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Chandīgarh is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM10 and HCHO are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and PM1 are medium; CO is good. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 82.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Chandīgarh is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:30 PM (O3: 98.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Chandīgarh's air quality reflects the flat Punjab-Haryana foothills at 321 metres at the Shivalik Hills base, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the government, services, and university corridor contributing local sources. The dry winter northwest monsoon concentrates emissions, while the Shivalik Hills provide limited topographic variation and Chandigarh's planned city character with extensive green space generally maintains among India's more moderate planned capital city environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:30
AQI:
Very poor
82.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
46.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
55.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
82.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
40.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
48.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:30
AQI:
Very poor
98.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
59.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
98.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
41.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
47.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Chandīgarh right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Chandīgarh is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 82.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 82.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Chandīgarh?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Chandīgarh will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 98.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 PM (O3: 98.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Chandīgarh?
In Chandīgarh, vehicle traffic is the main local source, with conditions worsening when the monsoon rains ease off. Rainfall through the monsoon usually keeps levels in check. Outside the monsoon, dry-season stagnation can let pollution build up further.
Are air quality levels in Chandīgarh 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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