Worst air pollution Gorakhpur, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Gorakhpur is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 65.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Gorakhpur is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 61.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Gorakhpur's air quality reflects the flat Uttar Pradesh Rapti River Indo-Gangetic Plain at 84 metres, with vehicle density, fertilizer plant, and brick kiln corridor generating elevated PM2.5. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates emissions extensively and the flat alluvial terrain's minimal dispersal maintains Gorakhpur among eastern Uttar Pradesh's more persistently challenged Gangetic Plain metropolitan environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:30
AQI:
Poor
65.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
65.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30
AQI:
Poor
61.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
37.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Gorakhpur right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Gorakhpur is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 65.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 65.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Gorakhpur?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Gorakhpur will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 61.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Gorakhpur?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Gorakhpur are traffic on the surrounding roads and light manufacturing, particularly once conditions turn dry between monsoons. Rains during the wetter months typically wash pollutants out of the air. Air quality typically improves markedly once the rains arrive.
Are air quality levels in Gorakhpur 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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