What is the AQI in Lucknow today?
Current air quality for Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - updated from open weather data, with context and wellness tips for high-pollution days.
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Last updated (IST): 22 Feb 2018, 9:30 am
Air quality in Lucknow
Lucknow's air quality dips sharply in post-monsoon and winter months when stubble burning and cooler air trap particulates. Summer can be dusty; winter often brings the worst readings.
Health tips for today
- Wear a well-fitted mask during festivals or days with visible haze.
- Ventilate home only when outdoor AQI is in the moderate range or better.
- Support local tree cover and avoid idling vehicles near schools.
- Track AQI daily if you have heart or lung conditions.
Why is AQI high in Lucknow?
Lucknow's pollution comes from a growing vehicle fleet, road dust, construction, and small-scale industry. As a major city in the Indo-Gangetic plain, it also receives smoke from seasonal crop-residue burning across Uttar Pradesh.
After monsoon ends, falling temperatures and weaker winds let PM2.5 build up. Winter months often bring "unhealthy" AQI readings, especially around busy corridors and the old city core.
Today's AQI in Lucknow helps families decide on school outdoor activities, morning walks, and whether to run air purifiers with windows closed.
Has Lucknow seen extreme AQI like Delhi?
Lucknow has recorded severe pollution episodes during stubble-burning season and festival periods, though peak values in media are often lower than Delhi's worst days. The same health rules apply: when AQI is above 150, sensitive groups should reduce outdoor time.
Compare Lucknow with NCR cities on our Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad pages when planning travel-regional smoke can affect the entire plain on the same week.