Būndi vs Kozhikode
Side-by-side air quality comparison between Būndi and Kozhikode.
Live AQI from Open-Meteo CAMS (~45 km global model, updated hourly). Multi-year history from CPCB station data via aqinow.co pipeline (2016–2024, station-level daily records).
AQI Comparison
Pollutant-level comparison (PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, SO2, CO)▾
| Pollutant | Būndi | Kozhikode |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5(µg/m³) | 21.50 | 4.60 |
| PM10(µg/m³) | 37.30 | 10.30 |
| NO₂(µg/m³) | 6.70 | 0.50 |
| SO₂(µg/m³) | 3.90 | 0.30 |
| O₃(µg/m³) | 48.00 | 64.00 |
| CO(µg/m³) | 189.00 | 217.00 |
CPCB Multi-Year History (2016–2024)
Summary
Overview
In 2024, Būndi averaged an AQI of 126 while Kozhikode averaged 78 — a 48-point (62%) gap, with Būndi the more polluted and Kozhikode the cleaner of the two.
Seasonality & days
Both cities see their worst air in January on average. Būndi logged 0% Severe days and 31% Good-or-Satisfactory days; Kozhikode was 0.1% Severe and 99% Good-or-Satisfactory. Longest clean-air streaks: Būndi 23 days, Kozhikode 83 days.
Year-over-year progress
Būndi has improved by 18 AQI points (12.5%) from 2023 to 2024; Kozhikode has worsened by 29 AQI points (59.2%) over the same window. The worst recorded day for Būndi reached AQI 353 at New Colony (RSPCB) on 2023-12-25; Kozhikode hit AQI 417 at Palayam Kozhikode (PCB) on 2021-01-25.
Station-level disparity
Būndi spans 1 CPCB stations with a 0-point spread (min 133, max 133); Kozhikode spans 1 stations with a 0-point spread (min 59, max 59).
Verdict
🏆 Kozhikode has better air quality with an AQI of 10 compared to Būndi's 37.