AQI today in Lucknow
8 November 2026 · Updated
AQI today in Lucknow (8 Nov 2026): AQI 210 (Poor) and 20°C. Health advice, 10 day AQI table and 30 day trend. Compare with other cities. Updated hourly.
Today's air quality
Breathing discomfort for most people on long exposure. Sensitive groups should avoid outdoor exercise.
Last 10 days
| Date | AQI | Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2026 | 210 | 20 |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 201 | 21 |
| 6 Nov 2026 | 261 | 22 |
30 day trend
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How it is calculated
AQI is the CPCB index (0 to 500) built from the highest pollutant sub-index at city monitoring stations, refreshed every hour. Temperature is the current reading for the city. Source: CPCB via data.gov.in, OpenWeather. Readings are indicative and can differ by locality.
Sources: CPCB via data.gov.in, OpenWeather
Readings are from public monitoring stations and can differ across a city. Follow local health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AQI in Lucknow today?
The air quality index in Lucknow is 210, which CPCB rates as Poor as of 8 November 2026. Breathing discomfort for most people on long exposure. Sensitive groups should avoid outdoor exercise.
What is the temperature in Lucknow now?
It is 20°C in Lucknow as of 8 November 2026.
What was the highest AQI in Lucknow in the last 30 days?
The highest was 261 on 6 November 2026, and the lowest was 201 on 7 November 2026.
What do the AQI levels mean?
CPCB uses six bands: Good (0 to 50), Satisfactory (51 to 100), Moderately polluted (101 to 200), Poor (201 to 300), Very poor (301 to 400) and Severe (401 to 500).
How is the AQI calculated?
Monitoring stations measure pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, ozone and ammonia. Each gets a sub-index, and the AQI is the highest of them.
How can I protect myself on high AQI days?
Limit outdoor exercise when the AQI is Poor or worse, keep windows shut at peak traffic hours and use an N95 mask outdoors.
