Rawalpindi Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.
Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo · Updated 2026-10-28T04:00Health context
At the current AQI of 95, Rawalpindi 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 Rawalpindi are PM2.5 27.8 µg/m³, PM10 28.8 µg/m³, O₃ 40 µg/m³, NO₂ 40.2 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. These are model-based conditions for the Rawalpindi 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.
Air Quality Outlook
What does AQI 95 mean in Rawalpindi?
Rawalpindi currently has an AQI of 95, 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 Rawalpindi are PM2.5 27.8 µg/m³, PM10 28.8 µg/m³, O₃ 40 µg/m³, NO₂ 40.2 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are model estimates for the Rawalpindi area (Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo), rather than a single monitoring-station observation.
Nearby cities
- Islamabad air quality — approximately 10 km away
- Wah Cantt air quality — approximately 34 km away
- Muzaffarābād air quality — approximately 94 km away
- Mardan air quality — approximately 114 km away
- Battagram air quality — approximately 120 km away
- Peshawar air quality — approximately 143 km away
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