Air Quality Index in Lucknow

Lucknow's dense core, mixed fuel usage, and nearby agricultural burning contribute to persistent winter smog. Narrow lanes can trap emissions longer than open boulevards.

Latest consolidated AQI

117

Category: Moderate ยท Last update 02 Oct, 08:00 pm

City coverage

6 monitoring stations reporting

Compare station-wise performance below.

Key Pollution Drivers

  • Vehicular exhaust on Charbagh, Hazratganj, and Gomti Nagar stretches
  • Biomass and waste burning in peri-urban settlements and brick kilns
  • Household heating fuels during colder months

Seasonal Patterns

  • November to January records long-lasting PM2.5 episodes with very low wind speeds
  • Pre-monsoon dust and pollen aggravate allergies before showers start
  • Monsoon cleanses particulates but diesel generators keep NO2 moderate

Station Highlights

Lalbagh, Lucknow - CPCB

117 AQI

Dominant pollutant: PM10

Category: Moderate

Updated 02 Oct, 08:00 pm

Talkatora District Industries Center, Lucknow - CPCB

86 AQI

Dominant pollutant: PM10

Category: Satisfactory

Updated 02 Oct, 08:00 pm

B R Ambedkar University, Lucknow - UPPCB

79 AQI

Dominant pollutant: PM10

Category: Satisfactory

Updated 02 Oct, 08:00 pm

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Lucknow - CPCB

63 AQI

Dominant pollutant: CO

Category: Satisfactory

Updated 02 Oct, 08:00 pm

Kukrail Picnic Spot-1, Lucknow - UPPCB

63 AQI

Dominant pollutant: OZONE

Category: Satisfactory

Updated 02 Oct, 08:00 pm

Gomti Nagar, Lucknow - UPPCB

43 AQI

Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Category: Good

Updated 02 Oct, 08:00 pm

Pollutant Breakdown

PollutantAverage AQIPeak AQI
PM1066117
CO5168
PM2.55193
OZONE4663
NO22846
SO21840
NH31021

Health Advisory

  • Keep children indoors during evening smog and use saline nasal rinses if advised by doctors
  • Monitor AQI before commuting along the Lucknow-Kanpur highway at dawn
  • Ensure indoor kitchens are well ventilated to avoid compounding smoke exposure

Local Actions & Resources

  • Participate in Nagar Nigam clean fuel campaigns and discourage waste burning
  • Carpool or use metro services to cut downtown traffic during rush hour
  • Encourage rooftop gardens to reduce heat islands and capture dust

Trend Explorer

Use the interactive charts below to analyse pollutant trends across different time ranges. Switch between pollutants to determine which one drives the overall AQI during specific hours of the day.

Current AQI Status for Lucknow

57.0Moderate
Shows current, minimum, and maximum AQI values for each pollutant