Earth Pulse Weekly: Baner's Air, Birds & Weather | 13 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
Healthy week for Baner
This past week, the Sahyadri whispered secrets to Baner's air. With a gentle embrace of 13mm of rain spread across three days, our Air Quality Index sang a sweet melody, staying a perfect 'Good' for 100% of recorded hours. The average AQI of 19.3, a significant drop from last year's 24.4, is a testament to nature's potent purification system, where each raindrop acted as a microscopic broom, sweeping away the week's atmospheric dust. Even amidst a respectable high of 31.75°C, the earth's breath remained clear.
🔄 Compared to Last Week
How did this week (2026-07-13 – 2026-07-19) differ from the week before?
🌿 Ecological Signals This Week
What do the numbers imply about life on Baner Hill? Sensor data interpreted through an ecological lens.
💨 Air Quality — Baner, Pune
🌡️ Temperature & Rain — Baner, Pune
Monsoon & rainfall history → · Temperature history →
🕰️ Historical Pulse: Week 29 in Context (1980–2021)
ERA5 ⓘ is a global atmospheric reanalysis that reconstructs daily weather back to 1940. Earth Pulse uses 42 years of ERA5 data (1980–2021) for Baner Hill — giving local context that raw sensor data, which only began in 2022, cannot provide on its own.
ERA5 is a climate reanalysis product — model-derived, not direct sensor measurement. Valid for long-term trend analysis. Explore 45 years of Baner climate →
🐦 Birds of the Week — Baner Hill
📊 Species Momentum — Baner Hill
How did each species trend compared to last week? ↑ more calls this week · ↓ fewer calls · → stable.
🆕 New to the Neighbourhood
🌳 Tree of the Week — Baner Hill
One of the trees growing on Baner Hill, identified by the Earth Pulse plant monitoring network.
🎵 Soundscape Health — Baner Hill South
Acoustic ecology from baner_south_01 — continuous soundscape monitoring facing Baner Hill. NDSI (Natural Sound Index) measures the balance of biophony (birds, insects, wind) vs anthrophony (traffic, construction, human noise). Higher = healthier soundscape.
Monitored by baner_south_01 — Raspberry Pi 3B facing Baner Hill, recording 60 seconds every 30 minutes. NDSI computed using the soundecology methodology.
✨ Moments That Mattered
📅 Same Week — Last 4 Years in Baner
Comparing the same dates (2026-07-13 to 2026-07-19) in previous years — all data from Earth Pulse sensor monitoring at Baner Hill.
- AQI averaged 19.3 — this week was 0.0 pts hazier ↑
- Temperature averaged 23.8°C — this week was 2.4° warmer
- Typical rain was 101mm — this week had 13mm
Monitoring Baner since 2022 — patterns invisible to daily observation become clear over time. View full climate history →
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🔮 The Week Ahead — Baner, Pune
As we peer into the coming week, the Western Ghats seem poised for a more robust deluge, with a 100% probability of 31.3mm of rain anticipated. This bounty, coupled with temperatures hovering between 22.2°C and 27.2°C, promises to continue this atmospheric cleansing. Meanwhile, our avian symphony continues, with 6828 detections across 77 species, the dawn chorus peaking around 7:00 IST. The boisterous Asian Koel, with a remarkable 1411 detections and a 225% momentum surge, leads the orchestra, while the Ashy Prinia continues its steady presence. We’ve also welcomed the majestic Osprey, the flash of the Common Kingfisher, and the patient presence of the Indian Pond-Heron, a vibrant testament to our local biodiversity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the AQI in Baner, Pune this week?
EU AQI in Baner ranged from 12 to 28 this week (2026-07-13 to 2026-07-19), averaging 19.3. Values below 40 are "Good", above 100 are unhealthy. See full AQI history →
Which birds were detected on Baner Hill this week?
Earth Pulse detected 77 bird species at Baner Hill this week using BirdNET acoustic AI — 6828 total calls logged. Standout species: Ashy Prinia. See all species →
What was the temperature in Baner, Pune this week?
Temperatures in Baner ranged from 22.43°C to 31.75°C this week, averaging 26.2°C. See temperature history →
How unusual was this week's weather compared to historical records in Baner?
Earth Pulse holds 42 years of ERA5 climate reanalysis data for Baner Hill (1980–2021). This week's average temperature of 26.2°C compares to a historical norm of 23.1°C for this period. Explore 45-year climate →
How does this week compare to previous years in Baner?
Earth Pulse has monitored Baner since 2022. For the same week in previous years: 2025: AQI avg 24.4, temp avg 24.4°C, rain 45.4mm · 2024: AQI avg 17.5, temp avg 23.9°C, rain 143.6mm · 2023: AQI avg 16.1, temp avg 23.8°C, rain 84.1mm · 2022: AQI avg —, temp avg 23°C, rain 130.7mm. Full climate history →