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Bangalore Air Quality Index Today

Date: 22nd May 2026
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27
Good (0 - 50)
29°C
PM 2.5
16
PM 10
18
The air quality in Bangalore is Good, with PM2.5 levels of 16 µg/m³ and PM10 at 18 µg/m³ . Ozone (O3) concentration stands at 41 ppb , contributing to fresh and clean air. With CO levels at 49 ppb and NO2 at 39 ppb , the air remains free of harmful pollutants. The current temperature is 29°C, and people can enjoy outdoor activities with no health concerns.

Air Quality Levels

0-50

Good

51-100

Moderate

101-200

Poor

Updated: 22 May 2026, 11:00am

AQI in Popular Cities

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New Delhi
38°C
55 AQI
Mumbai
31°C
26 AQI
Bangalore
29°C
27 AQI
Hyderabad
34°C
42 AQI
Chennai
36°C
41 AQI
Noida
41°C
54 AQI
Kolkata
34°C
83 AQI
Pune
32°C
32 AQI
Ahmedabad
36°C
38 AQI
Lucknow
35°C
94 AQI
Gurgaon
38°C
56 AQI
Chandigarh
39°C
60 AQI

Major AQI Pollutants

Particular Matter

PM2.5

16

µg/m³

Particular Matter

PM10

18

µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide

CO

49

ppb

Sulphar Dioxide

SO2

38

ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide

NO2

39

ppb

Ozone

O3

41

ppb

Weekly AQI Comparison in Bangalore

Last updated on: 22nd May 2026
  • DaysIndexAQI Status
  • 15th May, Fri
    73Moderate
  • 16th May, Sat
    91Moderate
  • 17th May, Sun
    70Moderate
  • 18th May, Mon
    56Moderate
  • 19th May, Tue
    40Good
  • 20th May, Wed
    23Good
  • 21st May, Thu
    32Good

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    • The current AQI in Bangalore on Friday 22 May is 27, which falls in the (0 - 50) category due to elevated levels of PM2.5 and PM10.
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