Chandigarh Air Quality Index, Live
Use this Chandigarh AQI checker to see the current air quality index, updated in real time from live monitoring data, with a plain-language health category and a breakdown of PM2.5, PM10, and other pollutants.
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Common Questions
Quick answers about Chandigarh’s air quality.
What is a good AQI for Chandigarh?
A US AQI of 0 to 50 counts as Good, meaning air quality is safe for everyone, including sensitive groups.
Where does this AQI data come from?
Readings come from Open-Meteo’s air quality service, which blends satellite and ground-station atmospheric data and updates hourly.
When is Chandigarh’s air quality usually worst?
AQI typically rises in late autumn and winter, from October to January, due to stubble burning in neighbouring states and lower wind speeds trapping pollutants.
What is PM2.5 and why does it matter?
PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter under 2.5 microns wide, small enough to enter the lungs and bloodstream. It is the pollutant most closely linked to health risk in most AQI scales.
Should I exercise outdoors in Chandigarh today?
Check the live reading above first. Below 100 is generally fine for outdoor exercise; above 150, sensitive groups and heavy exertion should move indoors.