Goa Air Quality

Capital: Panaji · Population: 1.6M · 4 monitoring stations

48

Good

2024 Annual Avg

48

Annual AQI

Rank #27 in India

17 μg/m³

PM2.5

3× WHO limit

72

Winter Peak

Oct–Feb average

25

Summer Low

Jul–Sep average

Health Advisory — Good

Air quality is good. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Major Cities in Goa

CityLive AQI2024 AvgCategory
Panaji114Moderate

Live AQI updated every 30 minutes from WAQI. 2024 Avg from CPCB annual data.

Air Quality in Goa

Goa has India's best air quality among industrialised states. Sea breezes from both coasts constantly flush the small coastal state. Iron ore mining in southern Goa historically added dust; recent mine closures improved AQI further.

Main Pollution Sources

vehiclesmining dusttourist activityconstruction

Seasonal AQI Patterns in Goa

❄️Winter (Oct–Feb)~72

Worst season. Temperature inversions, crop burning, and low wind speeds trap pollutants. AQI often exceeds 300 in northern states.

☀️Pre-Monsoon (Mar–Jun)~49

Dust storms and heat raise AQI. Less fog than winter. Industrial activity at peak.

🌧️Monsoon (Jul–Sep)~25

Best air quality of the year. Rain washes out PM2.5 and PM10. AQI typically falls to lowest levels.

🍂Post-Monsoon (Oct)~54

Rapidly deteriorating. Crop stubble burning begins in northern states. AQI transitions from good to dangerous.