AQI

Nainital Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
89(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Moderate
PM2.5 :21.8µg/m³
PM10 :34µg/m³
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Primary Air Pollutants Nainital (Uttarakhand)

PM2.522µg/m³
PM2.5
Fine particles
PM1034µg/m³
PM10
Coarse particles
SO₂2µg/m³
SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
CO219µg/m³
CO
Carbon monoxide
NO₂7µg/m³
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃120µg/m³
O₃
Ozone

Hourly forecast Nainital (Uttarakhand)

Now18°
Clear sky
08:0020°
Mostly clear
09:0021°
Light drizzle
10:0022°
Light drizzle
11:0020°
Slight rain
12:0016°
Moderate rain
13:0018°
Dense drizzle
14:0021°
Light drizzle
15:0022°
Light drizzle
16:0018°
Moderate drizzle
17:0016°
Moderate drizzle
18:0016°
Light drizzle
19:0015°
Overcast
20:0014°
Partly cloudy
21:0014°
Partly cloudy
22:0015°
Mostly clear
23:0014°
Clear sky
00:0014°
Mostly clear
01:0013°
Mostly clear
02:0013°
Clear sky
03:0013°
Clear sky
04:0013°
Clear sky
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Clear sky
06:0014°
Clear sky

Health Recommendations for Nainital Residents

Based on current air quality: Moderate · AQI 89

Moderate
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn On
Car Filter
Car FilterMust
N95 Mask
N95 MaskMust
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorMust

UV Index

1.7

Low

Safe to be outside. Minimal UV risk.

Wind

1.2 km/h

Calm or light air — barely noticeable.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Nainital (Uttarakhand)

94
Min. AQIat 3:00 AM on 3rd Jun
123
Max. AQIat 6:00 PM on 3rd Jun
03-06-2026Time04-06-2026

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Last Updated: 03 Jun 2026, 14:03

Health Advice For People Living in Nainital

1.0
Cigarettes
per day
Weekly7.0 Cigarettes
Monthly30 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is equivalent to smoking 1.0 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 Nainital Current AQI (US)
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn On
Car Filter
Car FilterMust
N95 Mask
N95 MaskMust
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorMust
Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.Get an Air Purifier

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Nainital · Current air quality: Moderate · AQI 89

Mild Trigger Risk

Headaches

Risk of Headaches symptoms is Mild when AQI of Nainital is Moderate (51-100).

Common signs

Common signs and symptoms 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 Nainital, Uttarakhand

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Nainital, Uttarakhand is 89 (Moderate). 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 Nainital, Uttarakhand have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

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