Thimphu Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Thimphu, Bhutan.
Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.
Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo · Updated 2026-10-02T00:00Health context
At the current AQI of 55, Thimphu is in the Moderate category. Most people can continue normal activities; people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may consider reducing prolonged or very strenuous outdoor exertion if they experience symptoms. Current pollutant values shown for Thimphu are PM2.5 10.2 µg/m³, PM10 10.8 µg/m³, O₃ 55 µg/m³, NO₂ 2.7 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. These are model-based conditions for the Thimphu area and can differ from a nearby monitoring-station observation.
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 55 mean in Thimphu?
Thimphu currently has an AQI of 55, which falls in the Moderate category. Air quality is generally acceptable for most people. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may notice symptoms during prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity and can reduce exertion if needed. The pollutant values currently shown for Thimphu are PM2.5 10.2 µg/m³, PM10 10.8 µg/m³, O₃ 55 µg/m³, NO₂ 2.7 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are model estimates for the Thimphu area (Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo), rather than a single monitoring-station observation.
Nearby cities
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- Rangpur air quality — approximately 196 km away
- Guwahati air quality — approximately 253 km away
- Shibganj air quality — approximately 277 km away
- Mohammadpur air quality — approximately 307 km away
- Natore air quality — approximately 347 km away
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