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New-delhi Air Quality Index Today

Date: 12th May 2026
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80
Moderate (51 - 100)
37°C
PM 2.5
47
PM 10
61
The AQI value in New Delhi is 80, indicating Moderate air quality. PM2.5 is at 47 µg/m³ and PM10 at 61 µg/m³ , showing a moderate level of pollutants. Ozone (O3) has a concentration of 44 ppb , and NO2 is at 27 ppb , which may slightly affect sensitive individuals. The temperature is 37°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: 12 May 2026, 09:00pm

AQI in Popular Cities

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New Delhi
37°C
80 AQI
Mumbai
31°C
39 AQI
Bangalore
30°C
47 AQI
Hyderabad
34°C
59 AQI
Chennai
30°C
13 AQI
Noida
36°C
77 AQI
Kolkata
29°C
32 AQI
Pune
33°C
46 AQI
Ahmedabad
38°C
72 AQI
Lucknow
35°C
188 AQI
Gurgaon
36°C
100 AQI
Chandigarh
31°C
152 AQI

Major AQI Pollutants

Particular Matter

PM2.5

47

µg/m³

Particular Matter

PM10

61

µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide

CO

310

ppb

Sulphar Dioxide

SO2

8

ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide

NO2

27

ppb

Ozone

O3

44

ppb

Weekly AQI Comparison in New-delhi

Last updated on: 12th May 2026
  • DaysIndexAQI Status
  • 5th May, Tue
    67Moderate
  • 6th May, Wed
    103Poor
  • 7th May, Thu
    63Moderate
  • 8th May, Fri
    82Moderate
  • 9th May, Sat
    90Moderate
  • 10th May, Sun
    99Moderate
  • 11th May, Mon
    107Poor

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