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

Last Updated: 2025-05-15 03:26:06 PM (Local Time)

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Live AQI
119
Air Quality is
Poor
pm10 :  85 µg/m³
PM2.5 :  43 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
aqi poor level in Chennai
mist

36 °C

Mist
Humidity
Humidity57 %
Wind Speed
Wind Speed19 km/h
UV Index
UV Index6
Last Updated: 2025-05-15 03:26:06 PM (Local Time)
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Chennai

Major Air Pollutants

Chennai

PM2.5's Icon

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

43µg/m³

PM10's Icon

Particulate Matter(PM10)

85µg/m³

CO's Icon

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

484ppb

SO2's Icon

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

2ppb

NO2's Icon

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

6ppb

O3's Icon

Ozone(O3)

14ppb

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

AQI
Year
.
AQI

Annual AQI Trends

2020
86AQI
2021
81AQI
-6%
Fall
2022
85AQI
5%
Rise
2023
90AQI
6%
Rise
2024
83AQI
-8%
Fall
2025
98AQI
18%
Rise
Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)
3%
Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedJanuary, 2020133AQI
Least PollutedMay, 202153AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Chennai's Locations

Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location
Status
AQI
PM2.5(µg/m³)
PM10(µg/m³)
Temp.(°C)
Humi.(%)
Abhiramapuram
Poor
117
42
79
36
61
Abiramapuram
Poor
117
42
79
36
61
Achuthan Nagar
Poor
119
43
79
36
59
Alandur Bus Depot
Poor
124
45
88
36
61
Arumbakkam
Poor
129
47
77
36
59
Chennai US Consulate
Poor
121
44
81
36
59
Gandhi Nagar Ennore
Poor
116
42
77
36
60
Intuc Nagar
Poor
118
42
76
36
58
Kodungaiyur
Poor
125
45
103
36
60
Korattur
Poor
104
37
75
36
61
Kumaraswami Nagar
Poor
136
50
104
36
57
Manali
Poor
119
43
108
36
59
Manali Village
Moderate
68
18
66
34
51
Muthtamil Nagar
Poor
104
37
75
36
61
Neelankari
Poor
142
52
110
36
61
Parle Town
Poor
121
44
81
36
59
Perungudi
Poor
141
52
111
36
61
Potheri
Poor
117
42
81
36
60
Royapuram
Poor
130
47
78
36
60
Sridevi Colony
Poor
117
42
78
36
59
Stella Maris College
Poor
116
42
79
36
60
Thirumurugan Salai
Poor
126
46
79
36
62
Velachery Res. Area
Poor
104
37
81
36
59

India's Metro Cities

Air Quality Index

Ahmedabad City AQI

Ahmedabad

111

temp.35°C
hum.47%
Bangalore City AQI

Bangalore

67

temp.31°C
hum.59%
Chennai City AQI

Chennai

119

temp.36°C
hum.57%
Hyderabad City AQI

Hyderabad

72

temp.33°C
hum.44%
Kolkata City AQI

Kolkata

94

temp.36°C
hum.57%
Navi Mumbai City AQI

Navi Mumbai

106

temp.32°C
hum.67%
New Delhi City AQI

New Delhi

186

temp.39°C
hum.20%
Pune City AQI

Pune

106

temp.34°C
hum.37%

Air Quality Calendar 2025

Chennai

2025
AQI
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Jan
114
2 Jan
132
3 Jan
137
4 Jan
143
5 Jan
147
6 Jan
151
7 Jan
142
8 Jan
146
9 Jan
141
10 Jan
146
11 Jan
121
12 Jan
119
13 Jan
116
14 Jan
91
15 Jan
87
16 Jan
124
17 Jan
136
18 Jan
126
19 Jan
111
20 Jan
131
21 Jan
130
22 Jan
136
23 Jan
111
24 Jan
109
25 Jan
106
26 Jan
103
27 Jan
112
28 Jan
133
29 Jan
131
30 Jan
127
31 Jan
99
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Feb
91
2 Feb
86
3 Feb
84
4 Feb
101
5 Feb
120
6 Feb
129
7 Feb
137
8 Feb
132
9 Feb
136
10 Feb
144
11 Feb
113
12 Feb
120
13 Feb
100
14 Feb
100
15 Feb
101
16 Feb
101
17 Feb
118
18 Feb
121
19 Feb
120
20 Feb
111
21 Feb
99
22 Feb
101
23 Feb
96
24 Feb
97
25 Feb
109
26 Feb
114
27 Feb
105
28 Feb
103
March
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Mar
84
2 Mar
77
3 Mar
80
4 Mar
77
5 Mar
78
6 Mar
99
7 Mar
114
8 Mar
105
9 Mar
93
10 Mar
94
11 Mar
92
12 Mar
87
13 Mar
79
14 Mar
88
15 Mar
66
16 Mar
75
17 Mar
94
18 Mar
83
19 Mar
80
20 Mar
80
21 Mar
81
22 Mar
79
23 Mar
74
24 Mar
81
25 Mar
87
26 Mar
94
27 Mar
109
28 Mar
98
29 Mar
107
30 Mar
90
31 Mar
95
April
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Apr
100
2 Apr
86
3 Apr
72
4 Apr
76
5 Apr
66
6 Apr
66
7 Apr
64
8 Apr
67
9 Apr
64
10 Apr
79
11 Apr
82
12 Apr
90
13 Apr
88
14 Apr
77
15 Apr
70
16 Apr
74
17 Apr
75
18 Apr
72
19 Apr
83
20 Apr
80
21 Apr
81
22 Apr
79
23 Apr
74
24 Apr
74
25 Apr
74
26 Apr
72
27 Apr
65
28 Apr
58
29 Apr
60
30 Apr
65
May
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 May
69
2 May
70
3 May
80
4 May
77
5 May
81
6 May
77
7 May
80
8 May
90
9 May
93
10 May
92
11 May
95
12 May
95
13 May
98
14 May
94
15 May
-
16 May
-
17 May
-
18 May
-
19 May
-
20 May
-
21 May
-
22 May
-
23 May
-
24 May
-
25 May
-
26 May
-
27 May
-
28 May
-
29 May
-
30 May
-
31 May
-
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+

Health Advice For People Living In

Chennai

1.5Cigarettes per day

Cigarette
Weekly 10.5 Cigarettes
Monthly 45.0 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 1.5 cigarettes a day.

Source:

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Solutions for Current AQI

  • 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.

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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Chennai

  • asthma due to air pollution in ChennaiAsthma
  • heart due to air pollution in ChennaiHeart Issues
  • allergy due to air pollution in ChennaiAllergies
  • sinus due to air pollution in ChennaiSinus
  • flu due to air pollution in ChennaiCold/Flu
  • copd due to air pollution in ChennaiChronic (COPD)
asthma due to air pollution in Chennai

Mid. Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Mid. when AQI is Poor (50-150)

Moderate symptoms including frequent wheezing, noticeable shortness of breath, chest tightness, and persistent cough.

Do's :

  • Limit outdoor activities when AQI is poor.

  • Clean indoor air with an air purifier to reduce exposure.

  • Soothe the respiratory tract with herbal teas or warm water to help alleviate symptoms.

Don'ts :

  • Exercise outdoors without a mask.

  • Stay in smoky areas with strong fumes.

Most Polluted Cities 2025

India

Analyze the real-time most air polluted cities in the country.

Most Polluted Cities Live Ranking 2025
World's Most PollutedCity Rankings (2024)
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RankCityAQIAQI Status

Standard Value

Follow

1.

Meerut, India

338
Hazardous
23xabove Standard

2.

Ghaziabad, India

262
Severe
17xabove Standard

3.

Muzaffarnagar, India

258
Severe
17xabove Standard

4.

Faridabad, India

223
Severe
15xabove Standard

5.

Noida, India

197
Unhealthy
13xabove Standard

6.

Hapur, India

190
Unhealthy
13xabove Standard

7.

New Delhi, India

186
Unhealthy
12xabove Standard

8.

Baghpat, India

183
Unhealthy
12xabove Standard

9.

Gurgaon, India

173
Unhealthy
12xabove Standard

10.

Kairana, India

167
Unhealthy
11xabove Standard

Last Updated: 15 May 2025, 09:58 AM

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Chennai's AQI Data Analytics Solutions

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Your area’s real-time data with detailed parameters.

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Analytical data to identify trends and conditions.

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Air Quality FAQs

at Chennai

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Chennai?

The current real-time AQI level in Chennai is 119 (Poor). This was last updated 2025-05-15 03:26:06 PM (Local Time).

When was the best AQI level in Chennai in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI level was 84 (Moderate) at 9:09 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI level in Chennai in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI level was 119 (Poor) at 3:09 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of AQI levels in Chennai during last 24 hours?

The AQI levels in Chennai have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 119 at 3:09 PM (Local Time), lowest 84 at 9:09 AM (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current AQI level in Chennai?

Current AQI levels are unhealthy for Sensitive individuals, they should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

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