Is Patna Air Quality Safe Today?

Current AQI in Patna is 161 (Moderate).

Quick Answer

Based on current AQI levels, air quality in Patna is Moderate. It is manageable for most, but children, elderly, and asthma patients should limit prolonged outdoor exposure.

161
Patna air quality
Moderate
Main pollutant: PM10 · Trend: rising
AQI Scale
0 Good 50 100 200 300+
Current: 161 — Moderate band
What does AQI 161 mean? AQI 161 falls under Moderate in India. AQI above 200 is unhealthy and above 300 is severe. At this level, breathing discomfort and irritation can increase, especially for sensitive groups. The main pollutant today is PM10 (avg 153.6), which can trigger breathing issues, cough, and fatigue, particularly near traffic-heavy areas.
What to do today
  • Prefer lighter activity or indoor workouts
  • Limit time outdoors if AQI is trending upward
  • Use a mask outdoors
  • Ventilate during cleanest hours
  • Air purifier helpful if AQI rises above 200
Best time to go outside
Go 09:00–09:59
Avoid 11:00–11:59
Who should be careful
  • Children & elderly
  • Asthma / lung conditions
  • Pregnant women
Air quality across Patna
🌿 Samanpura, Patna - BSPCB
AQI 141
🌿 Rajbansi Nagar, Patna - BSPCB
AQI 145
🌿 DRM Office Danapur, Patna - BSPCB
AQI 145
🚨 IGSC Planetarium Complex, Patna - BSPCB
AQI 197
🚨 Govt. High School Shikarpur, Patna - BSPCB
AQI 182
🚨 Muradpur, Patna - BSPCB
AQI 156
AQI varies by about 56 points across Patna today, often due to traffic, construction, and local sources.

Patna AQI Trend

Latest history update: 16 Apr 2026, 2 AM.

7-day avg
104.1
Trend
Rising
Yesterday
110
Today
138
93.4
81.6
98.5
90.4
110.9
109.8
104.3
109.9
138.5
08 Apr
09 Apr
10 Apr
11 Apr
12 Apr
13 Apr
14 Apr
15 Apr
16 Apr

Category split: 4 Satisfactory, 5 Moderate

Good (≤50) Satisfactory (51–100) Moderate (101–200) Poor (201–300)

Best day: 81.6 (09 Apr) · Worst day: 138.5 (16 Apr)

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FAQs About Patna Air Quality

Is AQI 161 safe in Patna?

It is acceptable, but sensitive groups should limit prolonged outdoor activity, especially near traffic corridors.

What AQI level is dangerous?

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

Should I wear a mask today in Patna?

Yes, use a well-fitted N95/KN95 mask outdoors, especially during peak traffic hours.

Why can AQI vary a lot across Patna?

Today’s spread is about 56 AQI points between the cleanest and most polluted areas. Differences usually come from traffic density, construction, and local wind patterns.

Is PM10 the main concern today?

Yes. PM10 is currently the leading pollutant, which tends to spike near roads and busy junctions. If you feel irritation or coughing outdoors, reduce exposure.