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Salem Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2026-10-02 22:51:01 (Local Time)

Live AQI

146AQI (US)

Air Quality is

Poor

PM2.5 : 54 µg/m³

pm10 : 68 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

24 °C

Last Updated: 2026-10-02 22:51:01 (Local Time)

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Salem

Major Air Pollutants
Salem

Particulate Matter(PM₂.₅)

54µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM₁₀)

68µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

301ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO₂)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO₂)

7ppb

Ozone(O₃)

21ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Salem

24 Hours

AQI (US)

Salem

AQI (US)

01-10-2026Time02-10-2026

Time	Salem
11:01pm	121
11:31pm	144
12:01am	141
12:31am	136
1:01am	152
1:31am	131
2:01am	131
2:31am	119
3:01am	136
3:31am	141
4:01am	146
4:31am	139
5:01am	149
5:31am	151
6:01am	153
6:31am	157
7:01am	157
7:31am	151
8:01am	153
8:31am	144
9:01am	121
9:31am	124
10:01am	121
10:31am	116
11:01am	134
11:31am	129
12:01pm	152
12:31pm	134
1:01pm	149
1:31pm	151
2:01pm	151
2:31pm	149
3:01pm	152
3:31pm	144
4:01pm	149
4:31pm	152
5:01pm	152
5:31pm	139
6:01pm	152
6:31pm	150
7:01pm	153
7:31pm	154
8:01pm	150
8:31pm	153
9:01pm	156
9:31pm	155
10:01pm	151
10:31pm	152

116

Min. AQI (US)10:31am

157

Max. AQI (US)6:31am

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Salem's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

locations

Status

AQI (US)

PM₂.₅(µg/m³)

PM₁₀(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

S P Pudur

Poor

146

India's Metro Cities
Air Quality Index

Ahmedabad

130

temp.28°C

hum.45%

Bangalore

135

temp.24°C

hum.66%

Chennai

139

temp.26°C

hum.78%

Hyderabad

118

temp.27°C

hum.68%

Kolkata

163

temp.26°C

hum.83%

Mumbai

147

temp.30°C

hum.62%

New Delhi

152

temp.31°C

hum.31%

Pune

147

temp.28°C

hum.69%

Air Quality Calendar 2026
Salem

2026

AQI (US)

Health Advice For People Living In
Salem

2.5Cigarettes per day

Weekly 17.5 Cigarettes

Monthly 75 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 2.5 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

Salem

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

Durgapur, West Bengal

Severe

14xabove Standard

Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Severe

10xabove Standard

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh

Severe

9xabove Standard

Asansol, West Bengal

Unhealthy

10xabove Standard

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

Unhealthy

9xabove Standard

Amritsar, Punjab

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Saharsa, Bihar

Unhealthy

9xabove Standard

Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Panihati, West Bengal

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

10.

Bhagalpur, Bihar

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Last Updated: 02 Oct 2026, 05:29 PM

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Air Quality Solutions For Salem
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N95 Mask

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

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

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Salem is 146 (Poor). This was last updated 2026-10-02 22:51:01 (Local Time).

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

The best AQI (US) level was 116 (Poor) at 10:31 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The worst AQI (US) level was 157 (Unhealthy) at 6:31 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The AQI (US) levels in Salem have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 157 at 6:31 AM (Local Time), lowest 116 at 10:31 AM (Local Time).

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

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