Islamabad Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Islamabad, Pakistan.
Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.
Open-Meteo / CAMS model · Updated 2026-10-17T15:00Health context
At the current AQI of 81, Islamabad 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 Islamabad are PM2.5 13.9 µg/m³, PM10 16.9 µg/m³, O₃ 146 µg/m³, NO₂ 19.4 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as Open-Meteo / CAMS model. These are model-based conditions for the Islamabad 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 81 mean in Islamabad?
Islamabad currently has an AQI of 81, 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 Islamabad are PM2.5 13.9 µg/m³, PM10 16.9 µg/m³, O₃ 146 µg/m³, NO₂ 19.4 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are model estimates for the Islamabad area (Open-Meteo / CAMS model), rather than a single monitoring-station observation.
Nearby cities
- Rawalpindi air quality — approximately 10 km away
- Wah Cantt air quality — approximately 29 km away
- Muzaffarābād air quality — approximately 86 km away
- Mardan air quality — approximately 108 km away
- Battagram air quality — approximately 110 km away
- Mingora air quality — approximately 137 km away
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