Agra AQI — Live
The number above is Agra’s current US-EPA AQI, calculated from the nearest IQAir station via GPS lookup. Below the live number: what it means right now, the threshold reference, and what actually works to protect indoor air.
What this AQI value means right now
| AQI | Category | What it means for your day |
|---|---|---|
| 0–50 | Good | Open windows. Outdoor exercise fine. Rare in Agra. |
| 51–100 | Satisfactory | Sensitive groups (kids, elderly, asthma) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. |
| 101–150 | Moderate | Unhealthy for sensitive groups. Limit outdoor time for kids; close windows. |
| 151–200 | Poor | Unhealthy for everyone. Run any indoor air filtration you have. |
| 201–300 | Very Poor | Reduce outdoor exposure. Mask outdoors. Indoor PM2.5 likely elevated unless you have active filtration. |
| 301+ | Severe | Stay indoors with active filtration. WHO 24-hour PM2.5 guideline of 15 µg/m³ is being exceeded 20×+. |
The WHO recommends PM2.5 below 15 µg/m³ averaged over 24 hours. Agra’s annual average sits around 75–95 µg/m³ — 5× to 6× the guideline.
Why Agra air is the way it is
Agra sits in the Yamuna basin south-east of Delhi, in what’s officially called the Taj Trapezium Zone — and even with its tighter industrial restrictions, the air remains heavily loaded:
- Yamuna basin geography — flat alluvial plain that traps pollution under winter inversions, similar to Delhi NCR
- Vehicle emissions — Agra is a major tourism and transit hub; NH-19 (Delhi–Agra), NH-44, and the Yamuna Expressway concentrate diesel traffic
- Construction and stone dust — perpetual development in Sikandra, Tajganj, Dayalbagh, Shahganj
- Brick kilns — clusters around Agra and Mathura district contribute PM2.5, particularly through winter
- Cross-border transport — pollution from Delhi NCR and the Punjab/Haryana stubble belt drifts southeast into Agra under northwesterly winds
- Yamuna floodplain dust — particulate from the exposed riverbed during dry months
- Industrial belts — leather, foundry, and ancillary units in surrounding districts despite Taj Trapezium Zone restrictions
The Yamuna and the Taj Mahal both show the visible cost: marble discolouration from sulphate and particulate deposition is the most-documented case study in Indian air-quality history.
Monsoon brings limited relief — PM10 washes out, PM2.5 largely persists.
Indoor air in Agra homes — the data parents miss
Agra’s residential mix spans old-city havelis, Civil Lines bungalows, and newer apartments in Tajganj, Sikandra, Dayalbagh, and along the Yamuna Expressway corridor. The pattern is the same across all: once doors and windows are closed, indoor PM2.5 tracks outdoor PM2.5 with a 1–2 hour lag. CO₂ in closed bedrooms overnight reaches 1,500–2,500 ppm — well above the 1,000 ppm WHO comfort threshold.
Air purifiers help with PM2.5 (in the room they’re in) but cannot reduce CO₂. Whole-home positive-pressure ventilation handles both: pulls outdoor air through H13 HEPA, pushes it in continuously, pressurises the home so polluted air leaks out.
What aqi0 does
We install positive-pressure fresh air systems for Indian homes. Indoor PM2.5 stays below 10 µg/m³ with fresh filters. CO₂ flushes continuously below 1,000 ppm. One unit covers up to 2,000 sq ft (a typical 2–4 BHK).
| Item | All-in (incl. 18% GST) |
|---|---|
| Fresh Air System (installed) | ₹70,000 + GST (₹82,600 all-in) |
| Annual AMC | ₹12,500 + GST (₹14,750/year all-in) |
Bundle perk: the aqi0 AQI monitor (₹6,000) is included free when AMC is signed on the same invoice as the system.
Same pricing across India. Installation, ducting, electrical, and louver are included. .
Agra coverage
Agra installs are opening in 2026 — currently on a waitlist. Site survey + install in priority areas (Civil Lines, Sikandra, Tajganj, Dayalbagh, Kamla Nagar, Shastripuram) booking now.
Related reading
- PM2.5 safe levels in India — WHO vs CPCB explained
- How to reduce PM2.5 at home in India
- What is a fresh air system?
- Air pollution and children’s health in India
- Worst AQI cities in India 2026
Frequently asked questions about Agra AQI
What is Agra’s AQI today?
The live number at the top of this page is Agra’s current air quality index, calculated from real-time PM2.5 readings via IQAir. It refreshes hourly. Agra’s annual average AQI sits around 170–200 (Poor); winter peaks regularly cross 350.
Is Agra’s AQI worse than Delhi’s?
Generally slightly better than Delhi, but in the same league. Agra sits south-east of Delhi in the Yamuna basin, sharing winter inversions and a portion of the same airshed. The Taj Trapezium Zone restricts certain industries within a 10,400 sq km area around the Taj Mahal, but vehicle traffic, brick kilns, construction, and cross-border transport keep PM2.5 well above WHO guidelines for most of the year.
Why does Agra’s AQI spike in winter?
Three combined causes. (1) Stubble-burning smoke and trans-boundary pollution drift south-east from Delhi NCR, Punjab, and Haryana under prevailing winter winds. (2) Cold-layer inversions trap pollution near the ground for days — wind speed drops, vertical mixing collapses. (3) Local sources persist year-round: NH-19 and NH-44 diesel traffic, brick kilns in Agra and Mathura districts, and construction across newer pockets like Tajganj and the Yamuna Expressway corridor.
What’s a safe AQI for kids in Agra?
The WHO 24-hour PM2.5 guideline is 15 µg/m³, equivalent to AQI under 50. Children’s developing respiratory and cognitive systems are particularly sensitive to PM2.5 exposure. Agra outdoor air rarely meets this guideline outside of monsoon. Indoor PM2.5 below 10 µg/m³ — achievable with active fresh-air filtration — is the practical target for households with young children.
How can I keep Agra indoor air clean?
A positive-pressure fresh air system is the single solution that addresses both PM2.5 and CO₂ for the whole home year-round. It pulls outdoor air through H13 HEPA filtration and pumps it indoors, pressurising the home so pollution leaks out rather than in. Air purifiers reduce PM2.5 in one room but cannot reduce CO₂ from breathing. Sealing windows alone helps briefly. Agra installs are opening in 2026 — site surveys are booking now.
What Agra could look like
The Taj Mahal sharp and bright against a clean sky, the Yamuna running clearer, families on the riverbank without masks, AQI 24 instead of 240. aqi0 is the indoor half of that future, working today.
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