Karnataka
227 monitoring stations · readings from 46 to 284
Average AQI
Air quality in Karnataka
Air quality in Karnataka is currently 87 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Karnataka right now.
We aggregate 227 stations across Karnataka. Individual stations range from 46 at the cleanest to 284 at the worst, so conditions vary across Karnataka — the local figure matters more than the average.
Karnataka breaks down into 48 cities you can open individually. Of those listed below, Hubballi is reading highest at 113 and Bijapur lowest at 46.
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.
Cities in Karnataka
48 cities
Hubballi
Unhealthy for Sensitive
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 106–119
Bengaluru
Unhealthy for Sensitive
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 90–115
Gadag Betageri
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 97–97
Kasavanahalli
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 96–96
Junnasandra
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 94–94
94Raichur
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 93–95
Madikeri
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 93–93
92Bangalore
Moderate
- Stations
- 162
- Range
- 55–284
Chikkaballapur
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 90–90
Jigani
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 88–88
Tharabanahalli
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 86–86
86Udupi
Moderate
- Stations
- 3
- Range
- 60–137
Haveri
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 84–84
Kalaburagi
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 84–84
83Kolar
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 80–86
Bagalkote
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 82–82
Yadgiri
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 82–82
Gulbarga
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 80–80
Suradhenupura
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 79–79
Bidar
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 75–75
Koppal
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 75–75
Manipal
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 73–73
70Belagavi
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 69–71
Puttur
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 69–69
Ramanagara
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 69–69
69Tumakuru
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 66–71
Bhadravathi
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 68–68
Dakshina Kannada
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 68–68
Mandya
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 67–67
Hospet
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 65–65
64Mysuru
Moderate
- Stations
- 4
- Range
- 58–75
62Hassan
Moderate
- Stations
- 3
- Range
- 60–64
62Mangaluru
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 62–62
Srirangapatna
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 60–63
60Bellary
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 60–60
Belur
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 60–60
Channarayapatna
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 60–60
Tumkur
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 60–60
Chikkamagaluru
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 58–58
Davanagere
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 58–58
About Karnataka
Coordinates
13.344, 77.230
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
227
Reporting in this area
Spread
46 – 284
Cleanest to worst station reading
Karnataka air quality, answered
Karnataka is currently reading an AQI of 87, which is Moderate. It is the average across 227 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.
87 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 227 stations in Karnataka, reading between 46 and 284.
Of the cities currently listed for Karnataka, Hubballi is reading highest at 113 (Unhealthy for Sensitive).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this region, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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