Worst air pollution Patiāla, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Patiāla is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (O3: 70.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Patiāla is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 78.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Patiāla's air quality reflects the flat Punjab agricultural plain at 250 metres, with vehicle density, brick kilns, and manufacturing generating elevated PM2.5. The dry winter northwest monsoon concentrates emissions and Punjab's extraordinary crop stubble burning creates severe October-November episodes, maintaining Patiāla among Punjab's more persistently challenged major metropolitan environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 16:30
AQI:
Poor
70.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
70.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:30
AQI:
Poor
78.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
78.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
49.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Patiāla right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Patiāla is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 70.2/100. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (O3: 70.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Patiāla?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Patiāla will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 78.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 78.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Patiāla?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Patiāla are road traffic, textile and manufacturing operations, as well as agricultural burning, particularly once the monsoon rains ease off. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up. Outside the monsoon, dry-season stagnation can let pollution build up further.
Are air quality levels in Patiāla 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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