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Kolkata Air Quality

Is Kolkata Air Quality Safe Today?

Kolkata's AQI is currently 56.7 (Satisfactory). Air quality is generally safe; sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion.

Last 24 hours: low 4 · high 81

Real-time data from 6 CPCB monitoring stations across Kolkata, West_Bengal.

Last updated: April 16, 2026, midnight

AQI Index
56.7
Satisfactory
Good Satisfactory Moderate Poor Very Poor Severe
24h low
4
24h high
81
7-day avg
53.6
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: Victoria, Kolkata - WBPCB
Station — AQI 69
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AQI Trends (Last 7 Days)

Based on 6 active stations. Latest history update: 16 Apr 2026, 12 AM.

7-day avg
53.6
Category
Satisfactory
Best day
41.9 (09 Apr)
Worst day
64.7 (11 Apr)
41.9
46.0
64.7
62.2
58.3
46.6
48.0
56.7
09 Apr
10 Apr
11 Apr
12 Apr
13 Apr
14 Apr
15 Apr
16 Apr

Category split: 4 Good, 4 Satisfactory

Good (≤50) Satisfactory (51–100) Moderate (101–200) Poor (201–300)
Monitoring Stations 6 active
Jadavpur, Kolkata - WBPCB 62
Victoria, Kolkata - WBPCB 69
Ballygunge, Kolkata - WBPCB 64
Bidhannagar, Kolkata - WBPCB 47
Fort William, Kolkata - WBPCB 46
Rabindra Sarobar, Kolkata - WBPCB 52

Popular Areas in Kolkata

AQI coverage for major localities and pincodes across Kolkata.

Cossipore
Pincode 700050 · Near Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata - WBPCB
Jadavpur
Pincode 700032 · Near Jadavpur, Kolkata - WBPCB
Maidan
Pincode 700038 · Near Victoria, Kolkata - WBPCB
Park Circus
Pincode 700017 · Near Ballygunge, Kolkata - WBPCB
GC Block
Pincode 700097 · Near Bidhannagar, Kolkata - WBPCB
Kalighat
Pincode 700033 · Near Rabindra Sarobar, Kolkata - WBPCB

Nearby Cities AQI

Siliguri
83
Satisfactory
Asansol
83
Satisfactory
Durgapur
82
Satisfactory
Haldia
74
Satisfactory
Howrah
73
Satisfactory

Who Should Take Extra Precautions?

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

Best Time to Go Outside in Kolkata Today

Air quality is typically better during early morning hours (6–9 AM) and late evening. Avoid outdoor exercise during peak traffic hours.

Is Kolkata Air Quality Safe Today?

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FAQs About Kolkata AQI

AQI 56.7 falls under Satisfactory category. It is generally safe, but sensitive groups should limit outdoor activity.

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

The latest update time is April 16, 2026, midnight. AQI can change quickly, so check again before outdoor plans.

Reduce prolonged outdoor exposure if you’re sensitive, and consider a mask if you must be outside for long.

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

Top 5 Polluted Cities (Latest)

Greater Noida 289 Khora 275 Ghaziabad 271 Charkhi Dadri 267 Manesar 256

Top 5 Polluted Stations (Latest)

Knowledge Park - V, Greater Noida - UPPCB 345 Mundka, Delhi - DPCC 333 Ved Vihar-Loni, Ghaziabad - UPPCB 327 Loni, Ghaziabad - UPPCB 324 Wazirpur, Delhi - DPCC 301

📊 Data Source Attribution

Air quality data provided by the World Air Quality Index (WAQI) project and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), sourced via data.gov.in.