Worst air pollution Lucknow, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Lucknow is fair. PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 58.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Lucknow is poor. AQI worsens to poor; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 60.7/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:30
AQI:
Medium
58.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
58.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
30.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
34.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:30
AQI:
Poor
60.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
60.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
34.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
34.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Lucknow right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Lucknow is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 35.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 58.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lucknow?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Lucknow will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 60.7/100).
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.
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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