Kathmandu
6 monitoring stations · readings from 58 to 69
Average AQI
Air quality in Kathmandu
Air quality in Kathmandu is currently 64 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Kathmandu right now.
We aggregate 6 stations across Kathmandu. Individual stations range from 58 at the cleanest to 69 at the worst, so conditions vary across Kathmandu — the local figure matters more than the average.
Kathmandu breaks down into 6 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Jhaukhel is reading highest at 69 and US Embassy lowest at 58.
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 Kathmandu
About Kathmandu
Coordinates
27.696, 85.425
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
6
Reporting in this area
Spread
58 – 69
Cleanest to worst station reading
Other cities nearby
Kathmandu air quality, answered
Kathmandu is currently reading an AQI of 64, which is Moderate. It is the average across 6 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.
64 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 6 stations in Kathmandu, reading between 58 and 69.
Of the stations currently listed for Kathmandu, Jhaukhel is reading highest at 69 (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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