Worst air pollution Nādampālaiyam, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Nādampālaiyam is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:30 PM (O3: 17.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Nādampālaiyam is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:30 PM (O3: 18.6/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 12:30

AQI:

Good

17.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

4.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

7.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 12:30

AQI:

Good

18.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

10.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Nādampālaiyam right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Nādampālaiyam is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 PM (O3: 17.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nādampālaiyam?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Nādampālaiyam will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 PM (O3: 18.6/100).

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.

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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