AQI now212Very unhealthy
Worst in next 24h213Very unhealthy
PM2.5 µg/m³77fine particles
PM10 µg/m³90coarse particles
Avoid outdoor activity. Keep windows shut and children indoors.
Last updated 2 November at 16:15 PKT. Updated every two hours.
Lahore: daily worst AQI (30 days)
Nearby and major cities
| City | AQI now |
|---|---|
| Faisalabad | 217Very unhealthy |
| Gujranwala | 209Very unhealthy |
| Sheikhupura | 212Very unhealthy |
| Sialkot | 186Unhealthy |
| Islamabad | 127Unhealthy for sensitive groups |
| Karachi | 106Unhealthy for sensitive groups |
Protect your family
- Mornings and late evenings are often worst. Check the AQI before the school run.
- Wear an N95 or KN95 mask outside.
- Keep windows shut when the AQI is high.
- Children, older people, pregnant women and anyone with asthma or heart problems should take extra care.
- See a doctor for breathlessness, chest pain or a cough that will not stop.
Questions people ask
What is the AQI in Lahore today?
At 2 November at 16:15 PKT Lahore's AQI was about 212, which is "Very unhealthy". This page updates every two hours.
Why does Lahore get smog?
In winter, cold still air traps smoke from traffic, industry, brick kilns and crop burning close to the ground.
Which mask works in smog?
A well-fitting N95 or KN95 mask. Cloth and surgical masks do little against fine particles.
US AQI scale. Model estimates from Open-Meteo (Copernicus CAMS) for the city centre. Punjab EPD station readings can differ.
Information only, not financial advice. Last built 2 Nov, 16:16 PKT.