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New-delhi Air Quality Index Today

Date: 23rd May 2026
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50
Good (0 - 50)
36°C
PM 2.5
30
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40
The air quality in New Delhi is rated as Good with an AQI value of 50. PM2.5 levels are at 30 µg/m³ and PM10 at 40 µg/m³ , both within safe limits. Ozone (O3) is at a minimal 51 ppb , contributing to fresh and clean air. The temperature is 36°C, ideal for outdoor activities. CO and NO2 levels are also very low at 45 ppb and 46 ppb , ensuring no health impact. People can comfortably enjoy outdoor activities.

Air Quality Levels

0-50

Good

51-100

Moderate

101-200

Poor

Updated: 23 May 2026, 12:00am

AQI in Popular Cities

Clear skies or hazardous air? Get the latest AQI insights
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New Delhi
36°C
50 AQI
Mumbai
30°C
19 AQI
Bangalore
27°C
27 AQI
Hyderabad
34°C
31 AQI
Chennai
32°C
15 AQI
Noida
38°C
50 AQI
Kolkata
31°C
72 AQI
Pune
27°C
26 AQI
Ahmedabad
33°C
26 AQI
Lucknow
33°C
81 AQI
Gurgaon
36°C
56 AQI
Chandigarh
30°C
47 AQI

Major AQI Pollutants

Particular Matter

PM2.5

30

µg/m³

Particular Matter

PM10

40

µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide

CO

45

ppb

Sulphar Dioxide

SO2

39

ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide

NO2

46

ppb

Ozone

O3

51

ppb

Weekly AQI Comparison in New-delhi

Last updated on: 23rd May 2026
  • DaysIndexAQI Status
  • 16th May, Sat
    111Poor
  • 17th May, Sun
    87Moderate
  • 18th May, Mon
    67Moderate
  • 19th May, Tue
    59Moderate
  • 20th May, Wed
    55Moderate
  • 21st May, Thu
    38Good
  • 22nd May, Fri
    49Good

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    • The current AQI in New Delhi on Saturday 23 May is 50, which falls in the (0 - 50) category due to elevated levels of PM2.5 and PM10.
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