Pokhara Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Pokhara, Nepal.
Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.
Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo · Updated 2026-10-02T01:00Health context
At the current AQI of 56, Pokhara 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 Pokhara are PM2.5 13.2 µg/m³, PM10 13.6 µg/m³, O₃ 91 µg/m³, NO₂ 5.9 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. These are model-based conditions for the Pokhara 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 56 mean in Pokhara?
Pokhara currently has an AQI of 56, 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 Pokhara are PM2.5 13.2 µg/m³, PM10 13.6 µg/m³, O₃ 91 µg/m³, NO₂ 5.9 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are model estimates for the Pokhara area (Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo), rather than a single monitoring-station observation.
Nearby cities
- Bharatpur air quality — approximately 80 km away
- Kathmandu air quality — approximately 146 km away
- Pātan air quality — approximately 148 km away
- Gorakhpur air quality — approximately 177 km away
- Muzaffarpur air quality — approximately 277 km away
- Patna air quality — approximately 319 km away
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