Puducherry
7 monitoring stations · readings from 67 to 94
Average AQI
Air quality in Puducherry
Air quality in Puducherry is currently 73 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Puducherry right now.
We aggregate 7 stations across Puducherry. Individual stations range from 67 at the cleanest to 94 at the worst, so conditions vary across Puducherry — the local figure matters more than the average.
Puducherry breaks down into 2 cities you can open individually. Of those listed below, Villianur is reading highest at 94 and Puducherry lowest at 70.
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 Puducherry
About Puducherry
Coordinates
11.945, 79.800
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
7
Reporting in this area
Spread
67 – 94
Cleanest to worst station reading
Puducherry air quality, answered
Puducherry is currently reading an AQI of 73, which is Moderate. It is the average across 7 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.
73 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 7 stations in Puducherry, reading between 67 and 94.
Of the cities currently listed for Puducherry, Villianur is reading highest at 94 (Moderate).
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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Every station around it, live — or find out what today's reading means for you personally.