Patna: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

Latest air quality data: Patna
Pollution and air quality forecast for Patna. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Patna:
  1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 21 (Moderate)
  2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 21 (Moderate)
  3. ozone (O3) - 99 (Moderate)
  4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 10 (Good)
  5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 14 (Good)
  6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 334 (Good)
Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Patna, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 2.

air quality index: 1
AQI 2 Moderate

What is the air quality in Patna today? Is the air polluted in Patna?. Is there smog?

Today (Thursday, August 27, 2026) air quality is moderate in Patna. Some pollutants in Patna may slightly affect very few hypersensitive individuals. Air pollutants in Patna may cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.


What is the current level of PM2.5 in Patna? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 21 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Patna in the last 7 days was: 48 (Saturday, August 22, 2026) and the lowest: 15 (Tuesday, August 25, 2026). The highest PM2.5 values were recorded: 256 (March 2018). The lowest level of particulate matter PM2.5 pollution occurs in month: July (34).

What is the level of PM10 today in Patna? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Patna is: 21 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Patna? (ozone (O3))
99 (Moderate)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
10 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
14 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
334 (Good)



Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:30 AM

PM2,5 21 (Moderate)

PM10 21 (Moderate)

O3 99 (Moderate)

NO2 10 (Good)

SO2 14 (Good)

CO 334 (Good)

Data on air pollution from recent days in Patna

index 2026-08-27 2026-08-26 2026-08-25 2026-08-24 2026-08-23 2026-08-22 2026-08-21 2026-08-20
pm25 30
Moderate
19
Moderate
15
Moderate
23
Moderate
41
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
48
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
40
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
33
Moderate
pm10 30
Moderate
19
Good
16
Good
23
Moderate
42
Moderate
49
Moderate
41
Moderate
34
Moderate
o3 114
Moderate
89
Moderate
89
Moderate
102
Moderate
123
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
115
Moderate
118
Moderate
106
Moderate
no2 11
Good
13
Good
10
Good
9
Good
11
Good
14
Good
13
Good
12
Good
so2 13
Good
15
Good
13
Good
9
Good
12
Good
18
Good
22
Good
20
Good
co 399
Good
366
Good
276
Good
298
Good
342
Good
449
Good
452
Good
340
Good
data source »
Air pollution in Patna from March 2018 to April 2020
pollution pm25 hikersbay.com
index 2020-04 2020-03 2020-02 2020-01 2019-12 2019-11 2019-10 2019-09 2019-08 2019-07 2019-04 2019-02 2018-11 2018-10 2018-09 2018-08 2018-05 2018-04 2018-03
pm25 66 (Unhealthy) 82 (Very Unhealthy) 118 (Very bad Hazardous) 193 (Very bad Hazardous) 218 (Very bad Hazardous) 199 (Very bad Hazardous) 104 (Very Unhealthy) 40 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) 35 (Moderate) 34 (Moderate) 65 (Unhealthy) 179 (Very bad Hazardous) 201 (Very bad Hazardous) 108 (Very Unhealthy) 63 (Unhealthy) 55 (Unhealthy) 71 (Unhealthy) 117 (Very bad Hazardous) 256 (Very bad Hazardous)
no2 140 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) 106 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) 20 (Good) 10 (Good) 227 (Very Unhealthy) 75 (Moderate) 33 (Good) 62 (Moderate) 37 (Good) 37 (Good) 30 (Good) 78 (Moderate) 24 (Good) 38 (Good) 59 (Moderate) 73 (Moderate) 57 (Moderate) 39 (Good) 50 (Moderate)
so2 16 (Good) 18 (Good) 1 (Good) 14 (Good) 12 (Good) 39 (Good) 1 (Good) 68 (Moderate) 63 (Moderate) 62 (Moderate) 97 (Moderate) 54 (Moderate) 45 (Good) 31 (Good) 33 (Good) 35 (Good) 70 (Moderate) 57 (Moderate) 60 (Moderate)
co 1 (Good) 1 (Good) 1 (Good) 1 (Good) 2 (Good) 1 (Good) 1 (Good) 1 (Good) 1 (Good) 1 (Good) 925 (Good) 1 (Good) 1 (Good) 1 (Good) 876 (Good) 1 (Good) 1 (Good) 21 (Good) 76 (Good)
o3 - (Good) - (Good) 18 (Good) 49 (Good) 20 (Good) 59 (Good) 59 (Good) 116 (Moderate) 60 (Good) 47 (Good) 67 (Good) 50 (Good) 119 (Moderate) 91 (Moderate) 68 (Good) 42 (Good) 84 (Moderate) 84 (Moderate) 64 (Good)
data source »

Quality of life in Patna

Green and Parks in the City

Patna 39%

Nepal: 32% Bangladesh: 33% Bhutan: 82% Sri Lanka: 59% Pakistan: 49%

particulate matter PM2.5

Patna 140 (Very bad Hazardous)

Pleasure of spending time in the city

Patna 25%

Nepal: 32% Bangladesh: 26% Bhutan: 61% Sri Lanka: 52% Pakistan: 43%

particulate matter PM10

Patna 270 (Very bad Hazardous)

Air Pollution

Patna 86%

Nepal: 76% Bangladesh: 78% Bhutan: 45% Sri Lanka: 53% Pakistan: 64%

Garbage Disposal

Patna 13%

Nepal: 25% Bangladesh: 22% Bhutan: 47% Sri Lanka: 41% Pakistan: 34%

Availability and quality of drinking water

Patna 45%

Nepal: 36% Bangladesh: 44% Bhutan: 64% Sri Lanka: 65% Pakistan: 44%

Cleanliness and tidiness

Patna 17%

Nepal: 27% Bangladesh: 23% Bhutan: 57% Sri Lanka: 52% Pakistan: 40%

Noise and Light pollution

Patna 67%

Nepal: 55% Bangladesh: 63% Bhutan: 55% Sri Lanka: 50% Pakistan: 59%

Water Pollution

Patna 68%

Nepal: 76% Bangladesh: 74% Bhutan: 56% Sri Lanka: 57% Pakistan: 70%
Source: Numbeo


Patna

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:30 AM

PM2,5 21 (Moderate)

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust

PM10 21 (Moderate)

particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust

O3 99 (Moderate)

ozone (O3)

NO2 9.8 (Good)

nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

SO2 14 (Good)

sulfur dioxide (SO2)

CO 334 (Good)

carbon monoxide (CO)

Patna

index 2026-08-20 2026-08-21 2026-08-22 2026-08-23 2026-08-24 2026-08-25 2026-08-26 2026-08-27
pm25 33 40 48 41 23 15 19 30
pm10 34 41 49 42 23 16 19 30
o3 106 118 115 123 102 89 89 114
no2 12 13 14 11 9.4 9.9 13 11
so2 20 22 18 12 8.9 13 15 13
co 340 452 449 342 298 276 366 399

IGSC Planetarium Complex, Patna - BSPCB

2018-03   2020-04
pollution pm25 hikersbay.com
index 2020-04 2020-03 2020-02 2020-01 2019-12 2019-11 2019-10 2019-09 2019-08 2019-07 2019-04 2019-02 2018-11 2018-10 2018-09 2018-08 2018-05 2018-04 2018-03
pm25 66 82 118 193 218 199 104 40 35 34 65 179 201 108 63 55 71 117 256
no2 140 106 20 10 227 75 33 62 37 37 30 78 24 38 59 73 57 39 50
so2 16 18 1 14 12 39 1 68 63 62 97 54 45 31 33 35 70 57 60
co 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 925 1 1 1 876 1 1 21 76
o3 - - 18 49 20 59 59 116 60 47 67 50 119 91 68 42 84 84 64

* Pollution data source: https://openaq.org (caaqm) The data is licensed under CC-By 4.0

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — India

🌦️ WEATHER · 16-DAY FORECASTIndia🌧️25°RainToday · ↑28° ↓24°💨 6 km/h · 💧 95%Tue25.08🌧️28°24°Wed26.08🌧️29°25°Thu27.08🌧️26°24°Fri28.08🌧️29°23°Sat29.08🌧️29°23°Sun30.08🌧️30°24°Mon31.08☁️29°24°Tue1.09🌧️29°24°Wed2.09🌧️24°23°Thu3.09🌧️24°23°Fri4.09🌧️23°23°Sat5.09🌧️28°22°Sun6.09🌧️31°24°Mon7.09🌧️31°25°Tue8.09🌤️31°24°Wed9.09🌧️30°24°pollution-alert.com · August 27, 2026

16-day weather forecast for India: today around 28°C (rain), lows near 24°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 23 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — India

☀️ UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTIndia03681111+6.7UV HIGHtoday, day maxSPF 30-50, hat and sunglasses are a must. Better tostay in the shade 11:00-15:00.⏱ Unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 min7Wed26.083Thu27.083Fri28.087Sat29.088Sun30.087Mon31.083Tue1.093Wed2.092Thu3.091Fri4.094Sat5.097Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.099Wed9.097Thu10.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremepollution-alert.com · August 27, 2026

The UV index in India today is 6.7 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Patna — compare nearby locations.

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Patna today?
The current average PM2.5 across Patna is about 21 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
What is the current PM2.5 level in Patna?
Right now PM2.5 in Patna averages about 21 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.
Which day last week had the worst air in Patna?
Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Patna was recorded on Saturday, August 22 (about 48 µg/m³).
What is the UV index in Patna today?
The UV index in Patna today is 6.7 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Does today's wind help disperse smog in Patna?
Strong wind (about 23 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.
How is air quality measured?
Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.