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Ranchi Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Ranchi

Last Updated: 2026-09-28 12:11:01 (Local Time)

Live AQI

156AQI (US)

Air Quality is

Unhealthy

PM2.5 : 72 µg/m³

pm10 : 80 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

25 °C

Last Updated: 2026-09-28 12:11:01 (Local Time)

Rank8^th

Currently, Ranchi ranks 8^th among the most polluted cities globally.

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Ranchi

Major Air Pollutants
Ranchi

Particulate Matter(PM₂.₅)

72µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM₁₀)

80µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

276ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO₂)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO₂)

5ppb

Ozone(O₃)

28ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Ranchi

24 Hours

AQI (US)

Ranchi

AQI (US)

27-09-2026Time28-09-2026

Time	Ranchi
12:31pm	83
1:01pm	89
1:31pm	97
2:01pm	102
2:31pm	99
3:01pm	98
3:31pm	100
4:01pm	103
4:31pm	105
5:01pm	98
5:31pm	92
6:01pm	110
6:31pm	122
7:01pm	139
7:31pm	148
8:01pm	141
8:31pm	141
9:01pm	151
9:31pm	154
10:01pm	150
10:31pm	155
11:01pm	151
11:31pm	135
12:01am	149
12:31am	142
1:01am	136
1:31am	142
2:01am	150
2:31am	148
3:01am	156
3:31am	154
4:01am	157
4:31am	157
5:01am	154
5:31am	157
6:01am	158
6:31am	154
7:01am	156
7:31am	157
8:01am	152
8:31am	134
9:01am	123
9:31am	113
10:01am	107
10:31am	110
11:01am	105
11:31am	105
12:01pm	129

Min. AQI (US)12:31pm

158

Max. AQI (US)6:01am

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Ranchi's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

locations

Status

AQI (US)

PM₂.₅(µg/m³)

PM₁₀(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Deepatoli

Unhealthy

171

Dhumsatoli

Poor

116

Gandhi Nagar Colony

Poor

114

Kokar Chowk

Poor

129

Nayatoli

Poor

116

India's Metro Cities
Air Quality Index

Ahmedabad

temp.30°C

hum.49%

Bangalore

105

temp.29°C

hum.46%

Chennai

121

Hyderabad

Kolkata

108

Mumbai

New Delhi

125

Pune

Air Quality Calendar 2026
Ranchi

2026

AQI (US)

Health Advice For People Living In
Ranchi

2.3Cigarettes per day

Weekly 16.1 Cigarettes

Monthly 69 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 2.3 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is based on the average PM2.5 concentration over the last 24 hours, assuming continuous exposure during that time.

Solutions for Current AQI (US)

Air PurifierTurn On

Car FilterMust

N95 MaskMust

Stay IndoorMust

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Ranchi

Asthma

Heart Issues

Allergies

Sinus

Cold/Flu

Chronic (COPD)

Disclaimer: The above health risks are precautionary suggestions based on current AQI levels. You may not feel the effects immediately, but prolonged exposure to air pollution can contribute to these health conditions over time. AQI.IN is neither a medical expert nor a provider of medical advice. Please consult a doctor if you experience any of the above similar symptoms.

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RankCityAQI Status

Standard Value

Cuttack, Odisha

Unhealthy

6xabove Standard

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Unhealthy

5xabove Standard

Jalandhar, Punjab

Unhealthy

5xabove Standard

Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

Unhealthy

5xabove Standard

Ranchi, Jharkhand

Unhealthy

5xabove Standard

Bhagalpur, Bihar

Unhealthy

4xabove Standard

Durgapur, West Bengal

Unhealthy

4xabove Standard

Tumakuru, Karnataka

Unhealthy

5xabove Standard

Kharagpur, West Bengal

Unhealthy

4xabove Standard

10.

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Poor

4xabove Standard

Last Updated: 28 Sept 2026, 06:51 AM

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Air Quality Solutions For Ranchi
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N95 Mask

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Ranchi's AQI Data Analytics Solutions
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Air Quality FAQs
at Ranchi

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

1. What is the current AQI (US) level in Ranchi?

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Ranchi is 156 (Unhealthy) due to recent rainfall by 0.04mm/hr. This was last updated 2026-09-28 12:11:01 (Local Time).

2. When was the best AQI (US) level in Ranchi in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI (US) level was 83 (Moderate) at 12:31 PM, Sep 27, 2026 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

3. When was the worst AQI (US) level in Ranchi in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI (US) level was 158 (Unhealthy) at 6:01 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

4. What is the current trend of AQI (US) levels in Ranchi during last 24 hours?

The AQI (US) levels in Ranchi have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 158 at 6:01 AM (Local Time), lowest 83 at 12:31 PM, Sep 27, 2026 (Local Time).

5. What actions are recommended as per the current AQI (US) level in Ranchi?

Current AQI (US) levels are unhealthy for everyone. It's advised to limit outdoor activities and consider using air purifiers indoors.