Himachal Pradesh Air Quality
Capital: Shimla · Population: 7.5M · 8 monitoring stations
62
Satisfactory
2024 Annual Avg
62
Annual AQI
Rank #24 in India
22 μg/m³
PM2.5
4× WHO limit
95
Winter Peak
Oct–Feb average
30
Summer Low
Jul–Sep average
Health Advisory — Satisfactory
Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Major Cities in Himachal Pradesh
Live AQI updated every 30 minutes from WAQI. 2024 Avg from CPCB annual data.
Air Quality in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh has among the cleanest air of all Indian states thanks to elevation and Himalayan winds. Shimla and Manali maintain good AQI year-round. Valley towns like Baddi have light industrial pollution.
Main Pollution Sources
Seasonal AQI Patterns in Himachal Pradesh
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.