Peshawar Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Peshawar, Pakistan.
Health alert conditions are possible; people should reduce exposure and follow local public-health guidance.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-05T03:00:00+05:00Health context
At the current AQI of 399, Peshawar is in the Hazardous category. Air-pollution exposure may be a concern for everyone; consider avoiding prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion and follow local public-health alerts. Current pollutant values shown for Peshawar are PM2.5 399 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
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 399 mean in Peshawar?
Peshawar currently has an AQI of 399, which falls in the Hazardous category. Air pollution is at a hazardous level on the displayed AQI scale. People should minimize prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion and follow any local public-health advisories. The pollutant values currently shown for Peshawar are PM2.5 399 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
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- Mingora air quality — approximately 112 km away
- Islamabad air quality — approximately 140 km away
- Rawalpindi air quality — approximately 143 km away
- Bannu air quality — approximately 145 km away
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