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Chennai

44 monitoring stations · readings from 43 to 90

Average AQI

59Moderate
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Overview

Air quality in Chennai

Air quality in Chennai is currently 59 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Chennai right now.

We aggregate 44 stations across Chennai. Individual stations range from 43 at the cleanest to 90 at the worst, so conditions vary across Chennai — the local figure matters more than the average.

Chennai breaks down into 44 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Parthasarathy Nagar is reading highest at 90 and Kumaraswami Nagar lowest at 43.

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

1

Outdoor activity

Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner.

2

Sensitive groups

Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.

3

Indoor air

Ventilating is still worthwhile. Consider closing up during traffic peaks if you live on a busy road.

Drill down

Stations in Chennai

44 stations

90

Parthasarathy Nagar

Moderate

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84

Peravallur

Moderate

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79

Sm Nagar

Moderate

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77

Alwar Nagar

Moderate

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77

Mel Ayanambakkam

Moderate

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75

Pandu Ranga Puram

Moderate

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65

Intuc Nagar

Moderate

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65

Korattur

Moderate

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65

Muthtamil Nagar

Moderate

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65

Vyasarpadi

Moderate

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63

Abiramapuram

Moderate

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63

Periya Thoppu

Moderate

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63

Potheri

Moderate

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62

Srinagar Colony

Moderate

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60

Abhiramapuram

Moderate

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60

Achuthan Nagar

Moderate

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60

Arumbakkam

Moderate

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60

Manali

Moderate

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60

Sivakami Nagar

Moderate

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60

Sridevi Colony

Moderate

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60

Stella Maris College

Moderate

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58

Lakshmi Nagar

Moderate

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58

Poonthottam

Moderate

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58

Sowcarpet

Moderate

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56

Balaji Nagar Extension

Moderate

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56

George Town

Moderate

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56

Park Town

Moderate

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56

Postal Colony

Moderate

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55

Davidpuram

Moderate

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55

Nilamangai Nagar

Moderate

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55

Sdf 2 Mepz

Moderate

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54

Balamurugan Nagar

Moderate

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54

Somu Nagar

Moderate

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53

Green Court

Moderate

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52

Kazhikundram

Moderate

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52

Phase 1

Moderate

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50

Perungudi

Good

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50

Thirumurugan Salai

Good

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50

Thiruninravur

Good

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46

Irumbuliyur

Good

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At a glance

About Chennai

Coordinates

13.031, 80.208

Centroid of monitored stations

Stations

44

Reporting in this area

Spread

43 – 90

Cleanest to worst station reading

Other cities nearby

Coimbatore58Tiruppur85Dindigul84Ramanathapuram67Hosur106Conjeeveram49Erode102Vellore106
Questions

Chennai air quality, answered

  • Chennai is currently reading an AQI of 59, which is Moderate. It is the average across 44 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.

  • 59 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 44 stations in Chennai, reading between 43 and 90.

  • Of the stations currently listed for Chennai, Parthasarathy Nagar is reading highest at 90 (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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