Worst air pollution Indore, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Indore is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, SO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 31.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Indore is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:30 PM (NO2: 29.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Indore's air quality reflects the flat Madhya Pradesh Malwa plateau at 553 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the pharmaceutical, textile, and automotive component manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while the dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates vehicle and construction dust emissions and Indore generally maintains moderate Indian central plateau metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:30
AQI:
Fair
31.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
21.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:30
AQI:
Fair
29.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
23.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Indore right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Indore is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 31.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Indore?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Indore will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:30 PM (NO2: 29.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Indore?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Indore are traffic emissions, light manufacturing, along with construction activity, particularly once dry spells bring strong winds. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up.
Are air quality levels in Indore 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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