Worst air pollution Jalandhar, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Jalandhar is poor. AQI, O3, and PM1 are poor; PM10 and HCHO are fair; PM2.5 and NO2 are medium; SO2 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:30 PM (O3: 77.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Jalandhar is poor. HCHO decreases to good; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:30 AM (O3: 71.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Jalandhar's air quality reflects the flat Punjab Bein River plain at 228 metres, with vehicle density, sports goods manufacturing, and brick kiln corridor generating elevated PM2.5. The dry winter northwest monsoon concentrates emissions extensively and Punjab's extraordinary crop stubble burning creates severe October-November episodes, maintaining Jalandhar among Punjab's more persistently challenged major industrial city environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:30
AQI:
Poor
77.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
57.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
50.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
77.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
61.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:30
AQI:
Poor
71.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
50.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
29.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
50.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
51.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Jalandhar right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Jalandhar is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 77.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 PM (O3: 77.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Jalandhar?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Jalandhar will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 71.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:30 AM (O3: 71.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Jalandhar?
Pollution in Jalandhar typically rises when traffic emissions, manufacturing activity, along with crop farming combine, especially once dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up.
Are air quality levels in Jalandhar 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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