Maharashtra Air Quality
Capital: Mumbai · Population: 126M · 55 monitoring stations
112
Moderate
2024 Annual Avg
112
Annual AQI
Rank #14 in India
45 μg/m³
PM2.5
9× WHO limit
170
Winter Peak
Oct–Feb average
55
Summer Low
Jul–Sep average
Health Advisory — Moderate
Moderate pollution. People with respiratory or heart conditions should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Major Cities in Maharashtra
Live AQI updated every 30 minutes from WAQI. 2024 Avg from CPCB annual data.
Air Quality in Maharashtra
India's economic powerhouse has moderate air quality relative to northern states. Mumbai's coastal winds help disperse pollutants, but vehicle density and construction activity push urban AQI high in dry months.
Main Pollution Sources
Seasonal AQI Patterns in Maharashtra
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.