Karnataka · state air quality
Karnataka's air averages AQI 96 right now across 1 monitored city.
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Karnataka Air Quality Index (AQI) Today
Live AQI for cities across Karnataka, ranked most to least polluted — updated hourly from CPCB data.
Cities in Karnataka by current AQI
About air quality in Karnataka
This page tracks live air quality across Karnataka using Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitoring stations, published through the Government of India's open-data portal. Each city's Air Quality Index is computed from fine particulate matter (PM2.5), coarse particulate matter (PM10) and other pollutants; the higher the number, the greater the health concern. Air quality varies widely within a state — by city, by time of day, and by season — so open any city above for its live reading, pollutant breakdown, health advice and 7-day trend.
Across much of India, air quality is worst in the cooler months (roughly October to February), when temperature inversions and seasonal burning trap pollutants near the ground, and cleaner during the monsoon. Check the current figures before outdoor activity rather than relying on the season alone.
Air quality in other states
All cities →Average live AQI by state, most polluted first — open any state for its city-by-city breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
What is the air quality in Karnataka today?
Across Karnataka, air currently averages AQI 96 (Satisfactory) over 1 monitored cities. The most polluted right now is Bengaluru at 96.
Which city has the worst air in Karnataka?
Bengaluru currently has the highest AQI in Karnataka at 96 (Satisfactory); the cleanest is Bengaluru at 96.
Where does this data come from?
From Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitoring stations via the Government of India open-data portal, computed with the national AQI method. See our methodology.