Worst air pollution Delhi, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Delhi is poor. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and O3 are poor; SO2 and PM1 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (PM10: 72.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Delhi is very poor. AQI worsens to very poor; PM10 increases to very poor; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (PM10: 81.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Delhi is shaped by traffic, industry, and emissions from construction and agriculture. Seasonal factors such as crop burning in northern India can significantly worsen pollution at certain times of year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:30
AQI:
Poor
72.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
65.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
72.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
64.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
62.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
42.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
18.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
52.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:30
AQI:
Very poor
81.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
65.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
81.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
64.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
43.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
53.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Delhi right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Delhi is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 72.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (PM10: 72.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Delhi?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Delhi will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 81.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (PM10: 81.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Delhi?
Air pollution in Delhi is often most severe during the winter months, when cooler temperatures and low wind trap pollutants near the ground. Additional contributions from crop burning and local emissions can lead to very high pollution levels.
Are air quality levels in Delhi 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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