Worst air pollution Haldwāni, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Haldwāni is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM10 is fair; PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 74.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Haldwāni is poor. NO2 decreases to medium; SO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:30 AM (O3: 64.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Haldwāni's air quality reflects the flat Uttarakhand Himalayan foothills at 424 metres in the Kumaon gateway corridor, with vehicle density, brick kilns, and transport hub generating elevated PM2.5. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates emissions and the extraordinary Himalayan pilgrimage and transit traffic represents a distinctive seasonal emission source, while Haldwani generally maintains moderate to elevated northern Indian foothills readings throughout the dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:30
AQI:
Poor
74.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
51.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
34.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
62.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
74.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
43.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
50.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:30
AQI:
Poor
64.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
64.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
29.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Haldwāni right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Haldwāni is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 74.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 74.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Haldwāni?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Haldwāni will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 64.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:30 AM (O3: 64.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Haldwāni?
In Haldwāni, vehicle traffic, manufacturing and food processing, along with port and shipping activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when the monsoon rains ease off. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up. Outside the monsoon, dry-season stagnation can let pollution build up further.
Are air quality levels in Haldwāni 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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