Shimla
5 monitoring stations · readings from 42 to 77
Average AQI
Air quality in Shimla
Air quality in Shimla is currently 62 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Shimla right now.
We aggregate 5 stations across Shimla. Individual stations range from 42 at the cleanest to 77 at the worst, so conditions vary across Shimla — the local figure matters more than the average.
Shimla breaks down into 5 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Dudhli is reading highest at 77 and Bani lowest at 42.
Readings refresh hourly from the official monitoring networks we track. Conditions can change quickly, so check back before planning time outdoors.
What to do at moderate levels
Outdoor activity
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner.
Sensitive groups
Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
Indoor air
Ventilating is still worthwhile. Consider closing up during traffic peaks if you live on a busy road.
Stations in Shimla
About Shimla
Coordinates
31.082, 77.159
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
5
Reporting in this area
Spread
42 – 77
Cleanest to worst station reading
Shimla air quality, answered
Shimla is currently reading an AQI of 62, which is Moderate. It is the average across 5 reporting stations.
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner. Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
62 sits in the Moderate band of the air quality index. The index runs from 0 to 500, and the lower the number the cleaner the air.
We currently aggregate 5 stations in Shimla, reading between 42 and 77.
Of the stations currently listed for Shimla, Dudhli is reading highest at 77 (Moderate).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this city, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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