Jaipur Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

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

Jaipur AQI Right Now

91

Category: Satisfactory

Dominant Pollutant: pm25

PM2.5: 54.73 µg/m³

PM10: 83.93 µg/m³

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

Jaipur Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.554.73 µg/m³
PM1083.93 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)16.65 µg/m³
NO₂46.31 µg/m³
SO₂7 µg/m³
CO1038.94 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Jaipur

Satisfactory: Minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.

Health Impact — Jaipur

Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 2.5 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).

Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.29 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).

Health Recommendations for Jaipur

  • General Population: Acceptable air quality. Unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
  • Elderly: Minor breathing discomfort is possible.
  • Children: Should be fine outdoors with normal activities.
  • Lung Disease Patients: Consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

Understanding Jaipur Air Quality

Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital and the "Pink City," faces a distinctive air quality challenge shaped by its proximity to the Thar Desert and the surrounding Aravalli Hills. The semi-arid climate means rainfall is limited to 3–4 months, leaving the rest of the year dry with significant dust suspension. PM10 levels are elevated year-round due to desert dust, stone quarrying in the Aravallis, and road dust from unpaved areas.

Winter months (November–February) bring the worst PM2.5 levels as temperature inversions combine with vehicular and industrial emissions. PM2.5 concentrations regularly exceed 120 µg/m³ during December and January, with the walled city area experiencing the highest readings due to traffic congestion in narrow streets. The Sitapura and Vishwakarma industrial areas contribute factory emissions, while the marble cutting and stone polishing industry - a signature Rajasthan trade - generates fine silica dust that poses serious occupational and ambient health risks.

Pre-monsoon dust storms in April–June from the Thar Desert can push PM10 above 500 µg/m³ for hours at a time, causing dramatic single-day AQI spikes. The monsoon (July–September) brings clean air, and Jaipur's relatively open terrain means wind can disperse pollutants when it blows. Rajasthan's ban on quarrying within Aravalli eco-sensitive zones has reduced some PM10 sources, but enforcement is limited in peripheral areas.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Vehicle exhaust
  • Road and construction dust
  • Stone quarrying and marble cutting
  • Desert dust (Thar Desert proximity)
  • Industrial emissions (Sitapura, Vishwakarma)

Geography: Semi-arid terrain at ~430 m elevation surrounded by Aravalli Hills; Thar Desert to the west brings seasonal dust storms

Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February

Frequently Asked Questions — Jaipur

What is the most polluted month in Jaipur?

December and January are typically the worst for PM2.5 (averaging 100–140 µg/m³), but pre-monsoon months (April–May) can see the highest PM10 readings due to Thar Desert dust storms that push coarse particulate levels above 500 µg/m³.

How does Thar Desert dust affect Jaipur air quality?

The Thar Desert, roughly 200 km west of Jaipur, sends dust-laden westerly winds that elevate PM10 levels, especially during pre-monsoon storms (April–June). These natural dust events can cause AQI spikes above 400 within hours. While PM10 from desert dust is coarser and less harmful per unit than combustion PM2.5, the sheer quantity impacts visibility and respiratory comfort.

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