Meghalaya Air Quality
Capital: Shillong · Population: 3.4M · 4 monitoring stations
45
Good
2024 Annual Avg
45
Annual AQI
Rank #29 in India
15 μg/m³
PM2.5
3× WHO limit
68
Winter Peak
Oct–Feb average
22
Summer Low
Jul–Sep average
Health Advisory — Good
Air quality is good. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Major Cities in Meghalaya
Live AQI updated every 30 minutes from WAQI. 2024 Avg from CPCB annual data.
Air Quality in Meghalaya
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is the world's wettest place; rainfall clears the air regularly. Shillong sits at 1,500m elevation with good wind conditions. Coal mining in eastern Meghalaya adds localised pollution.
Main Pollution Sources
Seasonal AQI Patterns in Meghalaya
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.