Nagaland Air Quality
Capital: Kohima · Population: 2.2M · 3 monitoring stations
55
Satisfactory
2024 Annual Avg
55
Annual AQI
Rank #25 in India
20 μg/m³
PM2.5
4× WHO limit
80
Winter Peak
Oct–Feb average
28
Summer Low
Jul–Sep average
Health Advisory — Satisfactory
Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Major Cities in Nagaland
Live AQI updated every 30 minutes from WAQI. 2024 Avg from CPCB annual data.
Air Quality in Nagaland
Nagaland is largely forested and mountainous with low industrial activity. Jhum burning in the dry months and biomass cooking fuel cause periodic PM2.5 spikes. Kohima at 1,445m enjoys clean highland air.
Main Pollution Sources
Seasonal AQI Patterns in Nagaland
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.