Worst air pollution Raipur, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Raipur 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 (SO2: 50.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Raipur is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 decreases to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:30 AM (SO2: 49.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.
Raipur's air quality reflects the flat Chhattisgarh Sheonath River plain at 298 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the steel, aluminium, and coal mining corridor generating elevated industrial PM2.5. The dry northeast monsoon concentrates emissions, while the flat terrain allows reasonable summer dispersal and Raipur's steel and mining industrial character makes it one of Chhattisgarh's more industrially challenged metropolitan environments throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:30
AQI:
Medium
50.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
43.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
50.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:30
AQI:
Medium
49.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
49.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Raipur right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Raipur is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 39.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (SO2: 50.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Raipur?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Raipur will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 28.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:30 AM (SO2: 49.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Raipur?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Raipur are traffic on the surrounding roads, petrochemical and refining operations, along with mining and quarrying operations, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up.
Are air quality levels in Raipur 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.
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app