Tripura Air Quality

Capital: Agartala · Population: 4.2M · 4 monitoring stations

65

Satisfactory

2024 Annual Avg

65

Annual AQI

Rank #22 in India

25 μg/m³

PM2.5

5× WHO limit

100

Winter Peak

Oct–Feb average

32

Summer Low

Jul–Sep average

Health Advisory — Satisfactory

Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

Major Cities in Tripura

CityLive AQI2024 AvgCategory
Agartala11465Moderate

Live AQI updated every 30 minutes from WAQI. 2024 Avg from CPCB annual data.

Air Quality in Tripura

Tripura's small size and high forest cover keep AQI relatively low. Agartala sees vehicle-related pollution. Jhum cultivation burning in spring and dry season biomass fires cause episodic PM2.5 elevations.

Main Pollution Sources

biomass burningvehiclesjhum cultivationbrick kilns

Seasonal AQI Patterns in Tripura

❄️Winter (Oct–Feb)~100

Worst season. Temperature inversions, crop burning, and low wind speeds trap pollutants. AQI often exceeds 300 in northern states.

☀️Pre-Monsoon (Mar–Jun)~66

Dust storms and heat raise AQI. Less fog than winter. Industrial activity at peak.

🌧️Monsoon (Jul–Sep)~32

Best air quality of the year. Rain washes out PM2.5 and PM10. AQI typically falls to lowest levels.

🍂Post-Monsoon (Oct)~75

Rapidly deteriorating. Crop stubble burning begins in northern states. AQI transitions from good to dangerous.