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Chennai Weather

India · Thursday, March 12, 2026

AsiaMetricAsia/KolkataPop. 11.5M
Current Weather & ForecastUpdated 10:09:49 AM
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33°C
Clear Sky
High34°C/Low23°C
Feels 36°C
51% Humidity
9 km/h ESE
☀️UV 6 (High)
☁️0% Cloud
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Precipitation
0.0 mm
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Rain Chance
0%
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Max Wind
10 km/h
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Wind Gust
29 km/h
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Sunrise
06:18
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Sunset
18:19
Today's Hourly Breakdown
Actual
Forecast
Now
Times in GMT+5:30
🌡️Temperature (°C)
🌧️Precipitation (mm) & Chance (%)
💨Wind Speed & Gusts (km/h)
💧Humidity & Cloud Cover (%)
☀️UV Index
Weather Details
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Clear Sky
Current condition
UV Index
6
High
☁️
Cloud Cover
0%
Mostly Clear
Wind Direction
ESE
118°
Wind Gust
29 km/h
Precipitation
0.0 mm
Max Wind Today
10 km/h
Sunrise
06:18 AM
Sunset
06:19 PM

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)

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Chennai, India
Last Updated: 3/12/2026, 10:09:49 AM
79AQI (US)
Air Quality is
Moderate
PM2.5
79ug/m3
PM10
37ug/m3
Dominant: PM2.5
Station: Royapuram, Chennai, Chennai, India
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33°C
Clear Sky
Humidity51 %
Wind Speed9 km/h
UV Index6
79
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
201-300
301-500+
Major Air Pollutants
PM2.5
79ug/m3
PM10
37ug/m3
O3
6.8ug/m3
NO2
3.7ug/m3
SO2
1.6ug/m3
CO
11.3ug/m3
Health Advice
Acceptable air quality. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Data updated 10:09:49 AM · Source: waqi
Hourly Air Pollutants
µg/m³
Health Impact & Advice
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3.6cigarettes / day
Breathing this air equals smoking 3.6 cigarettes daily
Weekly: 25 cigsMonthly: 108 cigs
Source: Berkeley Earth · Based on PM2.5 = 79 ug/m3
Protective MeasuresAQI 79
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Air Purifier
Optional
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N95 Mask
Optional
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Stay Indoor
Not Needed
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Windows Closed
Optional
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Outdoor Exercise
Not Needed
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Car Cabin Filter
Optional
Health Risk Assessment
🫁
Asthma
Mild
Low risk for most people
❤️
Heart Issues
Low
Minimal risk
🤧
Allergies
Mild
Low allergy aggravation risk
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Respiratory
Mild
Normal breathing expected
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Eye Irritation
Mild
Minor irritation possible
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Children & Elderly
Caution
Normal activities ok

Chennai Weather & Air Quality Overview

Chennai is a city in India, located in the Northern Hemisphere at coordinates 13.08°N, 80.27°E. With a population of approximately 11.5 million, it is one of the notable urban centers in Asia. Chennai experiences a tropical climate. This page provides real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed, UV index, air quality monitoring, and a detailed 10-day weather forecast for Chennai, India.

Right now in Chennai, the temperature is 33°C (feels like 36°C) with clear sky. Humidity is at 51%. Winds are blowing at 9 km/h. Today's high is expected to reach 34°C and the low will be around 23°C.

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Chennai is 79, rated as Moderate. The dominant pollutant is PM2.5.

  • Today's high in Chennai: 34°C
  • Humidity in Chennai: 51%
  • Current AQI in Chennai: 79 (Moderate)
  • Wind in Chennai: 9 km/h

Weather in Chennai and the Chennai forecast are updated every few minutes. For more cities, see our weather directory and global AQI map, or check city AQI rankings and weather guides.

Data updates every few minutes. Weather powered by Open-Meteo. Air quality from multiple monitoring networks.

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