Worst air pollution Pune, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pune is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (NO2: 27.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pune is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:30 PM (NO2: 23.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pune's air quality reflects the Deccan Plateau's elevated Mutha River valley at 559 metres surrounded by the Sahyadri ghats, with vehicle traffic on the Outer Ring Road and surrounding automotive manufacturing, IT campus, and construction contributing local sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while vehicle and construction dust have grown rapidly alongside economic expansion and Pune generally maintains moderate to elevated Indian metropolitan readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:30
AQI:
Fair
27.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 20:30
AQI:
Fair
23.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pune right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (NO2: 27.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pune?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pune will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:30 PM (NO2: 23.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pune?
Pune usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions, textile and manufacturing operations, and construction dust coincide with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. These episodes tend to cluster in spring and autumn.
Are air quality levels in Pune 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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