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
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
Seasonal AQI Patterns in Goa
Worst season. Temperature inversions, crop burning, and low wind speeds trap pollutants. AQI often exceeds 300 in northern states.
Dust storms and heat raise AQI. Less fog than winter. Industrial activity at peak.
Best air quality of the year. Rain washes out PM2.5 and PM10. AQI typically falls to lowest levels.
Rapidly deteriorating. Crop stubble burning begins in northern states. AQI transitions from good to dangerous.