Worst air pollution Kochi, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kochi is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (NO2: 39.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kochi is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:30 PM (NO2: 31.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kochi in Kerala reflects the flat Kerala Arabian Sea and Vembanad Lake dual-coastal position, with vehicle density and the port, IT campus, and services corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Arabian Sea monsoon breezes provide reliable maritime ventilation and the outstanding tropical coastal exposure and frequent monsoon rainfall generally maintain Kochi among South India's more moderately ventilated major coastal port cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:30
AQI:
Fair
39.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
39.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 21:30
AQI:
Fair
31.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kochi right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kochi is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (NO2: 39.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kochi?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kochi will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.6/100. Pollution peaks around 9:30 PM (NO2: 31.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kochi?
Pollution in Kochi typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads along with port and shipping activity combine, especially once the drier season sets in. Rainfall through the monsoon usually keeps levels in check. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Kochi 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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