Fine particles
40.7µg/m³Moderate · 1 hourCAMS model • Open-Meteo
KathmanduAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Check PM2.5 and PM10 particle levels alongside ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other gases. Compare the latest available concentrations with recent days and explore changes in air pollution through the available historical records.
Kathmandu - latest available concentrations (October 23, 2026, 06:45 local time): PM2.5: 40.7 µg/m³, PM10: 42.7 µg/m³, O₃: 71 µg/m³, NO₂: 17.3 µg/m³, SO₂: 8.7 µg/m³, CO: 767 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
Air quality questions →Kathmandu · Air pollutant concentrations
Data time: October 23, 2026 · 06:45 · local timeParticulate matter
42.7µg/m³Fair · 1 hourOzone
71µg/m³Fair · 1 hourNitrogen dioxide
17.3µg/m³Fair · 1 hourSulphur dioxide
8.7µg/m³Good · 1 hourCarbon monoxide
767µg/m³PM2.5 vs PM10 - what is the difference? → · Models and monitoring stations →
DAILY DATA · Kathmandu
Kathmandu - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-10-22)
Concentrations of all available pollutants for this city.
PM2.5Lowest 14.1 2026-09-01Highest 37.83 2026-10-162026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
PM10Lowest 14.39 2026-09-01Highest 43.13 2026-10-182026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
O₃Lowest 67.08 2026-09-02Highest 107.08 2026-10-172026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
NO₂Lowest 9.06 2026-09-06Highest 18.77 2026-10-212026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
SO₂Lowest 3.71 2026-09-06Highest 8.91 2026-10-202026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
COLowest 584.13 2026-09-06Highest 1,214.58 2026-10-212026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
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| Pollutant | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-16 | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 27.62 | 30.73 | 37.4 | 37.43 | 35.84 | 36.15 | 37.83 | 21.98 | 20.6 | 18.23 | 24.49 | 17.03 | 16.27 | 14.1 | 21.2 |
| PM10 | 30.55 | 32.32 | 39.84 | 41.58 | 43.13 | 40.19 | 42.17 | 22.55 | 21.18 | 18.6 | 25.44 | 18.22 | 16.8 | 14.39 | 21.63 |
| O₃ | 99.58 | 94.13 | 95.25 | 93.46 | 106.88 | 107.08 | 102.25 | 92.46 | 89.25 | 81.25 | 69 | 69.54 | 67.08 | 75 | 81.83 |
| NO₂ | 17.56 | 18.77 | 18.35 | 14.13 | 9.89 | 12.55 | 16.71 | 11.48 | 9.06 | 12.63 | 17.61 | 13.73 | 11.85 | 11.89 | 14.83 |
| SO₂ | 8.5 | 8.78 | 8.91 | 6.18 | 7.13 | 8.04 | 8.4 | 5.03 | 3.71 | 4.25 | 5.53 | 4.48 | 4.36 | 4.58 | 5.79 |
| CO | 1,116.21 | 1,214.58 | 1,118.71 | 955.04 | 750.04 | 1,017.79 | 1,085.38 | 694.75 | 584.13 | 809.42 | 925.04 | 840.88 | 715.96 | 744.83 | 688.54 |
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AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · Kathmandu
Kathmandu - air pollution history (2017-04 - 2020-05)
Compare monthly particle and gas concentrations in the available archive.
PM2.5Lowest 13.7 2019-08Highest 99.95 2018-022017-04 - 2020-05
O₃ (ppm)Lowest 0.01256 2017-07Highest 0.0471 2019-052017-04 - 2020-05
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| Pollutant | 2020-05 | 2020-04 | 2020-03 | 2020-02 | 2020-01 | 2019-12 | 2019-11 | 2019-10 | 2019-09 | 2019-08 | 2019-07 | 2019-06 | 2019-05 | 2019-04 | 2019-03 | 2019-02 | 2019-01 | 2018-12 | 2018-11 | 2018-10 | 2018-09 | 2018-08 | 2018-07 | 2018-06 | 2018-05 | 2018-04 | 2018-03 | 2018-02 | 2018-01 | 2017-12 | 2017-11 | 2017-10 | 2017-09 | 2017-08 | 2017-07 | 2017-06 | 2017-05 | 2017-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 µg/m³ | 21.5 | 47.6 | 42.35 | 82.1 | 81.9 | 72 | 56.4 | 30.7 | 14.9 | 13.7 | 16.35 | 31.6 | 62.7 | 57.35 | 73.2 | 67.85 | 99.25 | 96.9 | 68.75 | 36.3 | 20.15 | 14.4 | 14.95 | 29.55 | 42.2 | 63.4 | 90.55 | 99.95 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 57.1 | 36.05 | 25.85 | 17.5 | 19.1 | 35.6 | 49.45 | 74.3 |
| O₃ (ppm) | 0.02885 | 0.0398 | 0.02735 | 0.01515 | 0.012835 | 0.01585 | 0.01845 | 0.02085 | 0.01465 | 0.0187 | 0.0221 | 0.0373 | 0.0471 | 0.03495 | 0.03275 | 0.01595 | 0.0138 | 0.0141 | 0.0158 | 0.02805 | 0.0191 | 0.01775 | 0.0185 | 0.034 | 0.03595 | 0.03665 | 0.0351 | 0.0218 | 0.0193 | 0.01885 | 0.02215 | 0.016705 | 0.015145 | 0.013185 | 0.01256 | 0.0403 | 0.0437 | 0.04095 |
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Historical data by station 2
AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · US Diplomatic Post: Embassy Kathmandu
US Diplomatic Post: Embassy Kathmandu
Station code: US Diplomatic Post: Embassy Kathmandu
Monthly monitoring station data.
PM2.5Lowest 12.6 2019-09Highest 99.9 2018-022017-04 - 2020-05
O₃ (ppm)Lowest 0.00242 2017-07Highest 0.0524 2019-052017-04 - 2020-05
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| Pollutant | 2020-05 | 2020-04 | 2020-03 | 2020-02 | 2020-01 | 2019-12 | 2019-11 | 2019-10 | 2019-09 | 2019-08 | 2019-07 | 2019-06 | 2019-05 | 2019-04 | 2019-03 | 2019-02 | 2019-01 | 2018-12 | 2018-11 | 2018-10 | 2018-09 | 2018-08 | 2018-07 | 2018-06 | 2018-05 | 2018-04 | 2018-03 | 2018-02 | 2018-01 | 2017-12 | 2017-11 | 2017-10 | 2017-09 | 2017-08 | 2017-07 | 2017-06 | 2017-05 | 2017-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 µg/m³ | 19.6 | 48.6 | 41.1 | 80.8 | 71.5 | 64.5 | 54 | 29.8 | 12.6 | 13.1 | 14.7 | 29.5 | 58.9 | 54.5 | 65.7 | 57.4 | 88.5 | 88.8 | 62 | 33.6 | 18 | 14 | 14.9 | 27.3 | 40.9 | 58.1 | 89.2 | 99.9 | 83.4 | 76 | 50.4 | 34.1 | 25.3 | 13.4 | 18.2 | 36.6 | 46 | 66 |
| O₃ (ppm) | 0.0353 | 0.0454 | 0.0314 | 0.0139 | 0.0164 | 0.0194 | 0.0219 | 0.0248 | 0.0183 | 0.0223 | 0.0266 | 0.04 | 0.0524 | 0.0413 | 0.0375 | 0.0161 | 0.0144 | 0.0149 | 0.017 | 0.033 | 0.0228 | 0.0212 | 0.0225 | 0.0392 | 0.0407 | 0.0405 | 0.0384 | 0.0225 | 0.0173 | 0.0166 | 0.0193 | 0.00281 | 0.00309 | 0.00367 | 0.00242 | 0.0379 | 0.047 | 0.0448 |
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AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · US Diplomatic Post: Phora Durbar Kathmandu
US Diplomatic Post: Phora Durbar Kathmandu
Station code: US Diplomatic Post: Phora Durbar Kathmandu
Monthly monitoring station data.
PM2.5Lowest 14.3 2019-08Highest 110 2019-012017-04 - 2020-05
O₃ (ppm)Lowest 0.00927 2020-01Highest 0.0427 2017-062017-04 - 2020-05
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| Pollutant | 2020-05 | 2020-04 | 2020-03 | 2020-02 | 2020-01 | 2019-12 | 2019-11 | 2019-10 | 2019-09 | 2019-08 | 2019-07 | 2019-06 | 2019-05 | 2019-04 | 2019-03 | 2019-02 | 2019-01 | 2018-12 | 2018-11 | 2018-10 | 2018-09 | 2018-08 | 2018-07 | 2018-06 | 2018-05 | 2018-04 | 2018-03 | 2018-02 | 2018-01 | 2017-12 | 2017-11 | 2017-10 | 2017-09 | 2017-08 | 2017-07 | 2017-06 | 2017-05 | 2017-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 µg/m³ | 23.4 | 46.6 | 43.6 | 83.4 | 92.3 | 79.5 | 58.8 | 31.6 | 17.2 | 14.3 | 18 | 33.7 | 66.5 | 60.2 | 80.7 | 78.3 | 110 | 105 | 75.5 | 39 | 22.3 | 14.8 | 15 | 31.8 | 43.5 | 68.7 | 91.9 | 100 | 95.4 | 89.2 | 63.8 | 38 | 26.4 | 21.6 | 20 | 34.6 | 52.9 | 82.6 |
| O₃ (ppm) | 0.0224 | 0.0342 | 0.0233 | 0.0164 | 0.00927 | 0.0123 | 0.015 | 0.0169 | 0.011 | 0.0151 | 0.0176 | 0.0346 | 0.0418 | 0.0286 | 0.028 | 0.0158 | 0.0132 | 0.0133 | 0.0146 | 0.0231 | 0.0154 | 0.0143 | 0.0145 | 0.0288 | 0.0312 | 0.0328 | 0.0318 | 0.0211 | 0.0213 | 0.0211 | 0.025 | 0.0306 | 0.0272 | 0.0227 | 0.0227 | 0.0427 | 0.0404 | 0.0371 |
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Environment and quality of life ratings · Kathmandu
Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.
| Indicator | Kathmandu | Bhutan | Bangladesh | India | Myanmar | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Parks in the City | 22% | 82% | 33% | 48% | 33% | 49% |
| particulate matter PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 48.5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pleasure of spending time in the city | 20% | 61% | 26% | 40% | 24% | 43% |
| particulate matter PM10 (µg/m³) | 87.1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Air Pollution | 89% | 45% | 78% | 65% | 83% | 64% |
| Garbage Disposal | 17% | 47% | 22% | 34% | 12% | 34% |
| Availability and quality of drinking water | 28% | 64% | 44% | 48% | 34% | 44% |
| Cleanliness and tidiness | 17% | 57% | 23% | 37% | 18% | 40% |
| Noise and Light pollution | 57% | 55% | 63% | 59% | 52% | 59% |
| Water Pollution | 81% | 56% | 74% | 69% | 74% | 70% |
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WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
Kathmandu · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 27.7017, 85.3206.
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Kathmandu · October 20, 2026: minimum temperature 14.1°C, maximum 26.6°C. Wind: 5.7 km/h. Humidity: 71%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 20.3 | 14.1 | 26.6 | 16.3 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 71 | 2 |
| 2026-10-21 | 19.8 | 15.2 | 26.4 | 17.1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 71 | 3 |
| 2026-10-22 | 19.6 | 14.4 | 25.7 | 15.8 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 73 | 12 |
| 2026-10-23 | 22.7 | 13.7 | 24.4 | 14.1 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 57 | 9 |
| 2026-10-24 | 22.2 | 12.9 | 23 | 14.1 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 56 | 1 |
| 2026-10-25 | 23.8 | 12.7 | 23.8 | 13.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 43 | 5 |
| 2026-10-26 | 24.7 | 13 | 24.7 | 15.3 | — | 1.6 | 37 | 30 |
| 2026-10-27 | 23 | 14.2 | 23 | 16.3 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 52 | 100 |
| 2026-10-28 | 15.8 | 15 | 16.5 | 15.3 | 20 | 1.7 | 95 | 100 |
| 2026-10-29 | 21.3 | 15.4 | 21.3 | 17 | 6.9 | 1.5 | 75 | 94 |
| 2026-10-30 | 20.4 | 15.4 | 20.4 | 17 | 6.7 | 1.5 | 81 | 100 |
| 2026-10-31 | 16.9 | 15.6 | 16.9 | 16 | 15.5 | 2.2 | 96 | 100 |
| 2026-11-01 | 17.1 | 14.4 | 17.9 | 14.4 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 90 | 100 |
| 2026-11-02 | 21.2 | 14.2 | 21.2 | 14.3 | 6.4 | 1.8 | 74 | 30 |
| 2026-11-03 | 22.7 | 13.6 | 22.7 | 13.6 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 61 | 100 |
| 2026-11-04 | 22 | 12.6 | 22 | 12.8 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 57 | 2 |
| 2026-11-05 | 21.6 | 11.9 | 21.6 | 12.7 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 55 | — |
| 2026-11-06 | 21.3 | 11.8 | 21.3 | 12.6 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 53 | — |
UV index by day · Kathmandu
City data.
SPF 30-50, hat and sunglasses are a must. Better to stay in the shade 11:00-15:00.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
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Kathmandu · October 22, 2026: UV index: 6.7 .
| Indicator | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-23 | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-25 | 2026-10-26 | 2026-10-27 | 2026-10-28 | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-30 | 2026-10-31 | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 4.7 | 2 | 1.9 | 5.7 | 6 | 5.7 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 6 | 5.6 | — |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Kathmandu · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Kathmandu?
Kathmandu - latest available concentrations (October 23, 2026, 06:45 local time): PM2.5: 40.7 µg/m³, PM10: 42.7 µg/m³, O₃: 71 µg/m³, NO₂: 17.3 µg/m³, SO₂: 8.7 µg/m³, CO: 767 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
When was PM2.5 highest in Kathmandu over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 37.8 µg/m³ (October 16, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before October 23, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
What period does the pollution history for Kathmandu cover?
Available monthly means cover 2017-04 - 2020-05. The tables include PM2.5, O₃ (ppm). Missing values are marked with a dash, not treated as zero. Monthly archives and current model data may come from different sources.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for Kathmandu an AQI score?
No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.
What UV index does the available forecast show for Kathmandu?
For October 22, 2026, the forecast UV index is 6.7. The UV section also shows the following available days.
What wind speed is forecast for Kathmandu?
For October 20, 2026, forecast wind speed is 5.7 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days.
PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃
Understanding air quality and pollution data
What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?
PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.
Where does the air pollution data come from?
The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.
How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?
PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.
Which dates do the values and charts cover?
Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.
How can I check pollution in my city?
Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.