Quetta Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Quetta, Pakistan.
Some members of the general public may experience health effects; sensitive groups may experience more serious effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-17T11:00:00+05:30Health context
At the current AQI of 151, Quetta is in the Unhealthy category. Sensitive groups should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity, while others may also reduce strenuous exposure if symptoms occur. Current pollutant values shown for Quetta are PM2.5 151 µg/m³, PM10 70 µg/m³, O₃ 9 µg/m³, NO₂ 2.4 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 151 mean in Quetta?
Quetta currently has an AQI of 151, which falls in the Unhealthy category. Air pollution is elevated. Sensitive groups may experience more significant effects and should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity; some people in the general population may also experience effects. The pollutant values currently shown for Quetta are PM2.5 151 µg/m³, PM10 70 µg/m³, O₃ 9 µg/m³, NO₂ 2.4 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Kandahār air quality — approximately 201 km away
- Larkana air quality — approximately 315 km away
- Sukkur air quality — approximately 330 km away
- Dera Ghazi Khan air quality — approximately 350 km away
- Rahim Yar Khan air quality — approximately 375 km away
- Jalalpur Pirwala air quality — approximately 414 km away
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