Worst air pollution Nādampālaiyam, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Nādampālaiyam is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 24.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nādampālaiyam is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:30 AM (O3: 19.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Nādampālaiyam's air quality reflects the Tamil Nadu coastal plain position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and surrounding industrial and residential character contributing local sources. Consistent Bay of Bengal sea breezes provide maritime ventilation, while the northeast monsoon's seasonal variation creates distinct wet and dry season cycles and the coastal position generally maintains moderate South Indian coastal metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30

AQI:

Fair

24.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

11.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:30

AQI:

Good

19.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Nādampālaiyam right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nādampālaiyam is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 24.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nādampālaiyam?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nādampālaiyam will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 AM (O3: 19.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Nādampālaiyam?

The biggest local contributor to pollution in Nādampālaiyam is vehicle traffic, particularly once windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Rains during the wetter months typically wash pollutants out of the air.

Are air quality levels in Nādampālaiyam 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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