Worst air pollution Thiruvananthapuram, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Thiruvananthapuram is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:30 PM (O3: 22.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Thiruvananthapuram is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:30 PM (O3: 29.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Thiruvananthapuram's air quality reflects the flat Kerala Arabian Sea coastal position, with consistent Arabian Sea monsoon breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along this southern Kerala coast. Vehicle density and manufacturing contribute local sources, while the outstanding tropical coastal exposure and the Kerala monsoon's extraordinary rainfall provide effective atmospheric cleansing and Thiruvananthapuram generally maintains moderate to good South Indian coastal capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:30
AQI:
Fair
22.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:30
AQI:
Fair
29.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Thiruvananthapuram right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Thiruvananthapuram is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 PM (O3: 22.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Thiruvananthapuram?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Thiruvananthapuram will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 PM (O3: 29.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Thiruvananthapuram?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Thiruvananthapuram are vehicle traffic as well as light manufacturing, particularly once the drier season sets in. Rains during the wetter months typically wash pollutants out of the air. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Thiruvananthapuram 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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