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Is Colombo Air Quality Safe Today?

Colombo AQI today is 82.0 AQI (Satisfactory). Air quality is generally safe; sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion.

Latest air quality from 1 active monitoring stations across Colombo.

Last updated: 26 Feb 2025, 12:00 PM (updated 10320 hours ago)

Data may be delayed. The latest city reading is 10320.0 hours old.
AQI Index
82.0
Satisfactory
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Current AQI
82.0
Category
Satisfactory
Updated
12:00 PM
Stations
1
Outdoor activity OK for most people
Best time to go out: morning or late evening
Sensitive groups — use caution with prolonged activity
Avoid extended outdoor exertion
Most polluted area: Us Embassy
Station — AQI 82
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Today’s AQI Summary for Colombo

This page tracks live city averages across 1 active stations and surfaces where air quality is cleaner or more stressed right now.

Dominant Pollutant
PM2.5
82.0 latest average
Citywide Spread
0 AQI
82 to 82 across live stations
Leading Category
Satisfactory
Most active stations are currently in the Satisfactory band, with 1 in Satisfactory.
Monitoring Stations 1 active
Us Embassy 82

Why is Colombo AQI satisfactory today?

Colombo air quality today is being led by PM2.5 levels across 1 monitored stations. The sharpest pressure is around Us Embassy, where the latest AQI is 82.

Station readings are fairly consistent across Colombo today, with only a 0 point spread.

Learn what high PM2.5 means and what level is considered safer in India.

Air quality across Colombo today

More polluted readings are clustered around Us Embassy, while relatively cleaner readings are showing at Us Embassy.

Most active stations are currently in the Satisfactory band, with 1 in Satisfactory.

Most polluted stations in Colombo

Us Embassy
Colombo
82

Cleaner monitored pockets in Colombo

Us Embassy
Colombo
82

Nearby Cities AQI Today

Compare air quality in nearby cities before you travel or make outdoor plans.

Colombo is currently running about 23.0 AQI points higher than Thoothukudi.

AQI in Thoothukudi
59
Satisfactory · 286.2 km away
AQI in Ramanathapuram
16
Good · 294.6 km away
AQI in Thiruvananthapuram
60
Satisfactory · 366.3 km away
AQI in Kollam
78
Satisfactory · 418.5 km away
AQI in Dindigul
25
Good · 434.5 km away
AQI in Tirupur
116
Moderate · 541.6 km away
AQI in Thoothukudi air quality Ramanathapuram today AQI in Thiruvananthapuram air quality Kollam today AQI in Dindigul air quality Tirupur today

Who Should Take Extra Precautions?

Sensitive groups should keep an eye on symptoms if they spend long periods outdoors.

  • Children and elderly
  • People with asthma or lung disease
  • Pregnant women

Best Time to Go Outside in Colombo Today

  • Colombo is in the Satisfactory range, which is usually manageable for most people through the day.
  • Long outdoor workouts are better planned for early morning or after traffic peaks ease.

Is Colombo Air Quality Safe Today?

Get a safety-focused summary with health advice, best time to go out, and local hotspots.

View Colombo safety summary →

Learn More About AQI in Colombo

Explore nearby city pages, station pages, and pollutant explainers to understand what is driving air quality in and around Colombo today.

AQI in Thoothukudi air quality Thoothukudi today AQI in Ramanathapuram air quality Ramanathapuram today AQI in Thiruvananthapuram air quality Thiruvananthapuram today AQI in Kollam air quality Kollam today PM2.5 safe level in India Is Colombo air quality safe today?

FAQs About Colombo AQI

AQI 82.0 falls under Satisfactory category. The highest live station in Colombo is currently Us Embassy at AQI 82, so sensitive groups should still watch local hotspots.

AQI above 300 is considered very poor and harmful for everyone.

The latest city update is 26 Feb 2025, 12:00 PM. Data may be delayed because the latest reading is around 10320.0 hours old.

Since PM2.5 is the dominant pollutant today, try to reduce long outdoor exposure near traffic-heavy or dusty stretches. If you are sensitive to pollution, wear a mask and keep outdoor exertion shorter.

Use our AQI Near Me feature to get real-time readings for your location.

Top 5 Polluted Cities (Latest)

Panipat 181 Narnaul 171 Bulandshahr 169 Khanna 164 Gurugram 162

Top 5 Polluted Stations (Latest)

Sanjay Palace 311 Muradpur 249 Worli 213 Midc Khutala 183 Sector 18 181

📊 Data Source Attribution

Air quality data provided by the World Air Quality Index (WAQI) network as reflected in our latest station feeds.