Worst air pollution Lucknow, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Lucknow is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; SO2 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and PM1 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 74.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Lucknow is poor. PM10 increases to fair; SO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 60.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Lucknow's air quality reflects the flat Indo-Gangetic Plain's Gomti River valley at 123 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the industrial, brick kiln, and construction corridor contributing local sources. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates emissions from October to March extensively, while the flat alluvial plain's minimal topographic dispersal maintains Lucknow among northern India's more persistently challenged Gangetic Plain provincial capital environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:30
AQI:
Poor
74.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
50.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
45.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
74.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
37.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
45.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30
AQI:
Poor
60.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
33.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
54.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
60.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
40.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Lucknow right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Lucknow is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 74.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 74.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lucknow?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lucknow will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 60.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Lucknow?
In Lucknow, traffic emissions, manufacturing activity, along with construction dust are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry spells bring strong winds. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Rainfall through the monsoon usually keeps levels in check.
Are air quality levels in Lucknow 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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