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Kanpur Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2026-10-01 16:31 (Local Time)

Live AQI

127AQI (US)

Air Quality is

Poor

PM2.5 : 46 µg/m³

pm10 : 56 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

32 °C

Last Updated: 2026-10-01 16:31 (Local Time)

Rank61^st

Currently, Kanpur ranks 61^st among the most polluted cities globally.

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Kanpur

Major Air Pollutants
Kanpur

Particulate Matter(PM₂.₅)

46µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM₁₀)

56µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

279ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO₂)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO₂)

6ppb

Ozone(O₃)

28ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Kanpur

24 Hours

AQI (US)

Kanpur

AQI (US)

30-09-2026Time01-10-2026

Time	Kanpur
4:31pm	144
5:01pm	143
5:31pm	140
6:01pm	149
6:31pm	155
7:01pm	160
7:31pm	163
8:01pm	167
8:31pm	164
9:01pm	170
9:31pm	174
10:01pm	168
10:31pm	161
11:01pm	160
11:31pm	162
12:01am	161
12:31am	159
1:01am	157
1:31am	156
2:01am	156
2:31am	158
3:01am	158
3:31am	160
4:01am	163
4:31am	178
5:01am	169
5:31am	161
6:01am	161
6:31am	167
7:01am	169
7:31am	181
8:01am	175
8:31am	165
9:01am	160
9:31am	156
10:01am	165
10:31am	151
11:01am	147
11:31am	143
12:01pm	166
12:31pm	145
1:01pm	139
1:31pm	125
2:01pm	134
2:31pm	125
3:01pm	119
3:31pm	120
4:01pm	122
4:31pm	127

119

Min. AQI (US)3:01pm

181

Max. AQI (US)7:31am

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Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Kanpur's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

locations

Status

AQI (US)

PM₂.₅(µg/m³)

PM₁₀(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Ahirwan

Poor

122

Ashok Nagar

Poor

116

Barra 2

Poor

144

Bhautikhera

Poor

132

Deoki Nagar

Poor

124

Govind Nagar

Poor

124

Gurdev Palace

Poor

134

Harsh Nagar

Poor

121

Indira Nagar

Poor

129

Kalyanpur

Poor

134

Keshavpuram

Poor

119

Khyora

Poor

132

Kidwai Nagar

Poor

116

Panki

Poor

131

Panki 1

Poor

121

Radhapuram

Poor

131

India's Metro Cities
Air Quality Index

Ahmedabad

temp.35°C

hum.32%

Bangalore

118

Chennai

Hyderabad

100

temp.28°C

hum.48%

Kolkata

153

temp.31°C

hum.60%

Mumbai

168

temp.29°C

hum.74%

New Delhi

128

temp.37°C

hum.17%

Pune

103

temp.28°C

hum.44%

Air Quality Calendar 2026
Kanpur

2026

AQI (US)

Health Advice For People Living In
Kanpur

3.2Cigarettes per day

Weekly 22.4 Cigarettes

Monthly 96 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 3.2 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

Kanpur

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

Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Unhealthy

6xabove Standard

Panihati, West Bengal

Unhealthy

5xabove Standard

South Dumdum, West Bengal

Unhealthy

5xabove Standard

Howrah, West Bengal

Unhealthy

5xabove Standard

Durgapur, West Bengal

Unhealthy

5xabove Standard

Agartala, Tripura

Unhealthy

5xabove Standard

Valsad, Gujarat

Unhealthy

4xabove Standard

Asansol, West Bengal

Unhealthy

4xabove Standard

10.

Bhagalpur, Bihar

Unhealthy

4xabove Standard

Last Updated: 01 Oct 2026, 11:03 AM

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

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

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Kanpur is 127 (Poor). This was last updated 2026-10-01 16:31 (Local Time).

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

The best AQI (US) level was 119 (Poor) at 3:01 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The worst AQI (US) level was 181 (Unhealthy) at 7:31 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The AQI (US) levels in Kanpur have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 181 at 7:31 AM (Local Time), lowest 119 at 3:01 PM (Local Time).

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

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