Jamnagar Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

Gujarat, India — Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5

Jamnagar AQI Right Now

126

Category: Moderate

Dominant Pollutant: pm10

PM2.5: 37.55 µg/m³

PM10: 137.4 µg/m³

Last updated: 2026-03-24 — Data source: Google Air Quality API (NAQI). Live NAQI values load when you visit the page.

Jamnagar Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.537.55 µg/m³
PM10137.4 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)3.39 µg/m³
NO₂15.3 µg/m³
SO₂2.43 µg/m³
CO125.83 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Jamnagar

Moderate: Breathing discomfort to people with lungs, asthma and heart diseases.

Health Impact — Jamnagar

Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 1.7 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).

Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.18 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).

Health Recommendations for Jamnagar

  • General Population: People with respiratory or heart conditions should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
  • Elderly: Reduce prolonged outdoor activities.
  • Children: Reduce prolonged outdoor play.
  • Lung Disease Patients: Avoid prolonged outdoor exertion.

Understanding Jamnagar Air Quality

Jamnagar occupies a unique position among Indian cities - it is home to the Reliance Jamnagar refinery complex, the world's largest oil refining facility with a capacity exceeding 1.24 million barrels per day. This petrochemical behemoth, located on the coast about 30 km from the city centre, generates industrial emissions including SO2, NOx, and volatile organic compounds that distinguish Jamnagar's pollution profile from cities of comparable size. The Gulf of Kutch coastline provides sea breeze ventilation but also means marine salt aerosols mix with industrial particulates.

Winter months (November–February) see the poorest air quality as calm wind conditions and mild inversions allow refinery emissions and vehicular exhaust to accumulate. The semi-arid Saurashtra climate ensures persistent road dust year-round, while construction activity in the rapidly growing city adds PM10 loading. Port operations at the Jamnagar waterfront and the nearby Sikka port generate diesel particulate emissions from cargo handling equipment and vessel traffic.

Paradoxically, the Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch - India's first marine sanctuary - sits just kilometres from the massive refinery complex, creating a striking contrast between industrial might and ecological conservation. The city's brass and metalwork industry, though smaller than in past decades, continues to contribute localised emissions in old-city workshops. Monsoon rains (June–September) significantly improve air quality, typically bringing AQI into the Good range as southwest monsoon winds disperse industrial plumes seaward.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Refinery emissions (Reliance refinery - world's largest)
  • Vehicle exhaust
  • Port emissions
  • Road dust
  • Construction dust
  • Industrial emissions

Geography: Gulf of Kutch coast in Saurashtra; world's largest oil refinery complex (Reliance), Marine National Park nearby, coastal semi-arid climate

Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February

Frequently Asked Questions — Jamnagar

Does the Reliance refinery affect Jamnagar's air quality?

Yes, the Reliance Jamnagar refinery - the world's largest oil refinery complex - contributes SO2, NOx, and volatile organic compounds to the region's air. While the refinery employs modern emission controls and is located about 30 km from the city centre, prevailing wind patterns can carry industrial emissions toward residential areas, particularly during calm winter nights. The refinery's flare stacks are visible from the city and contribute to localised air quality variations.

When is air quality best in Jamnagar?

Jamnagar experiences its best air quality during the monsoon months (June–September) when southwest monsoon winds and heavy rainfall disperse industrial emissions and wash out particulates. Sea breezes from the Gulf of Kutch also help ventilate the city. The worst air quality occurs in winter (November–February) when calm conditions allow pollutants to accumulate near the surface.

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