Worst air pollution Kannankulam, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Kannankulam is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:30 PM (NO2: 19.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Kannankulam is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:30 PM (NO2: 21.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kannankulam's air quality reflects the Kerala coastal position on the Laccadive Sea, with consistent Arabian Sea monsoon breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the surrounding residential and fishing operations contribute very modest local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure and the tropical maritime climate generally maintain good conditions and the Kerala coastal setting provides effective natural ventilation throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 20:30
AQI:
Good
19.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 20:30
AQI:
Fair
21.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kannankulam right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Kannankulam is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.2/100. Pollution peaks around 8:30 PM (NO2: 19.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kannankulam?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kannankulam will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:30 PM (NO2: 21.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kannankulam?
Kannankulam usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads along with harbour and shipping traffic coincide with periods when the drier season sets in. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Kannankulam 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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