AQI

Ranchi Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
13(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
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PM2.5 :3.2µg/m³
PM10 :3.2µg/m³
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Primary Air Pollutants Ranchi (Jharkhand)

PM2.53µg/m³
PM2.5
Fine particles
PM103µg/m³
PM10
Coarse particles
SO₂11µg/m³
SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
CO175µg/m³
CO
Carbon monoxide
NO₂8µg/m³
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃58µg/m³
O₃
Ozone

Hourly forecast Ranchi (Jharkhand)

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Health Recommendations for Ranchi Residents

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 13

Good
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable

UV Index

2.35

Low

Safe to be outside. Minimal UV risk.

Wind

13.5 km/h

Light breeze — leaves rustling gently.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Ranchi (Jharkhand)

13
Min. AQIat 11:00 AM on 22nd Jul
62
Max. AQIat 6:00 PM on 21st Jul
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Last Updated: 22 Jul 2026, 04:42

Health Advice For People Living in Ranchi

0.1
Cigarettes
per day
Weekly0.7 Cigarettes
Monthly3 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is equivalent to smoking 0.1 cigarettes a day.

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is calculated using the average PM2.5 concentration from the past 24 hours, assuming constant exposure throughout that period.
Solutions for Ranchi Current AQI (US)
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable
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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Ranchi · Current air quality: Good · AQI 13

Low Trigger Risk

Headaches

Risk of Headaches symptoms is Low when AQI of Ranchi is Good (0-50).

Common signs

Common warning signs include: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do’s :
  • Prefer indoor, filtered air when the AQI is elevated.
  • Drink water and pause from screen time or strong light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Consider using prescribed migraine meds, Store them accessible.
Don’ts :
  • Avoid do intense outdoor exercise during poor AQI periods.
  • Try not to ignore worsening issues that feel unusual for you.

Disclaimer: The health risks mentioned above are precautionary recommendations based on current AQI levels. While you may not experience immediate effects, prolonged exposure to air pollution can lead to these health issues over time. This is not medical advice. Please consult a clinician if you experience severe, unusual, or worsening symptoms.

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Air Quality FAQs at Ranchi, Jharkhand

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Ranchi, Jharkhand is 13 (Good). This was last updated recently.

The best AQI (US) level was generally lower during the early afternoon in the last 24 hours.

The worst AQI (US) level typically peaks during early morning or late evening hours due to temperature inversion.

The AQI (US) levels in Ranchi, Jharkhand have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Current AQI (US) levels are good for everyone. It's advised to adjust your outdoor activities based on personal sensitivity.