Worst air pollution Nāgpur, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Nāgpur is fair. PM10, O3, and PM1 are fair; AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and SO2 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (NO2: 57.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nāgpur is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 decreases to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (SO2: 54.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Nāgpur's air quality reflects the flat Maharashtra Vidarbha plateau's central Indian position at 310 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the orange farming, textiles, and railway operations contributing local sources. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates emissions, while the flat plateau terrain allows reasonable summer dispersal and Nagpur's central Indian plateau position generally maintains moderate Indian metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:30

AQI:

Medium

57.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

42.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

24.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

57.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Medium

51.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

36.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:30

AQI:

Medium

54.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

24.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

53.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Medium

54.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

24.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Nāgpur right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nāgpur is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 36.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (NO2: 57.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nāgpur?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nāgpur will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 24.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (SO2: 54.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Nāgpur?

Nāgpur usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic, light manufacturing, and crop farming coincide with periods when conditions turn dry between monsoons. Rainfall through the monsoon usually keeps levels in check. The driest months of the year tend to see the highest readings.

Are air quality levels in Nāgpur 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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