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New-delhi Air Quality Index Today

Date: 22nd May 2026
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51
Moderate (51 - 100)
31°C
PM 2.5
29
PM 10
42
The AQI value in New Delhi is 51, indicating Moderate air quality. PM2.5 is at 29 µg/m³ and PM10 at 42 µg/m³ , showing a moderate level of pollutants. Ozone (O3) has a concentration of 37 ppb , and NO2 is at 47 ppb , which may slightly affect sensitive individuals. The temperature is 31°C, making it a good day for most people to enjoy outdoor activities, but sensitive groups should limit prolonged exposure.

Air Quality Levels

0-50

Good

51-100

Moderate

101-200

Poor

Updated: 22 May 2026, 06:00am

AQI in Popular Cities

Clear skies or hazardous air? Get the latest AQI insights
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New Delhi
31°C
51 AQI
Mumbai
29°C
23 AQI
Bangalore
24°C
27 AQI
Hyderabad
32°C
43 AQI
Chennai
30°C
44 AQI
Noida
33°C
35 AQI
Kolkata
30°C
77 AQI
Pune
27°C
23 AQI
Ahmedabad
31°C
37 AQI
Lucknow
31°C
123 AQI
Gurgaon
31°C
54 AQI
Chandigarh
31°C
84 AQI

Major AQI Pollutants

Particular Matter

PM2.5

29

µg/m³

Particular Matter

PM10

42

µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide

CO

46

ppb

Sulphar Dioxide

SO2

37

ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide

NO2

47

ppb

Ozone

O3

37

ppb

Weekly AQI Comparison in New-delhi

Last updated on: 22nd May 2026
  • DaysIndexAQI Status
  • 15th May, Fri
    58Moderate
  • 16th May, Sat
    111Poor
  • 17th May, Sun
    87Moderate
  • 18th May, Mon
    67Moderate
  • 19th May, Tue
    59Moderate
  • 20th May, Wed
    55Moderate
  • 21st May, Thu
    38Good

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    • The current AQI in New Delhi on Friday 22 May is 51, which falls in the (51 - 100) category due to elevated levels of PM2.5 and PM10.
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