Worst air pollution Jamshedpur, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Jamshedpur is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 is fair; NO2, SO2, and PM1 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 72.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Jamshedpur is poor. NO2 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 67.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Jamshedpur's air quality reflects the Jharkhand Subarnarekha River valley's industrial position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the Tata Steel complex — India's pioneering integrated steel plant — generating elevated industrial PM2.5 and SO₂ alongside vehicle sources. The surrounding Chhota Nagpur Plateau's rolling hills create topographic variation, while the monsoon provides wet season cleansing and the Tata Steel complex's industrial scale makes Jamshedpur India's most distinctively steel manufacturing-defined industrial metropolitan environment throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30
AQI:
Poor
72.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
72.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
52.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30
AQI:
Poor
67.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
67.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
46.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Jamshedpur right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Jamshedpur is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 72.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 72.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Jamshedpur?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Jamshedpur will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 67.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 67.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Jamshedpur?
Jamshedpur usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic, steel, cement, and chemical production, together with light manufacturing coincide with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. 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 Jamshedpur 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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