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Varanasi Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Varanasi

Last Updated: 2026-10-02 23:01 (Local Time)

Live AQI

168AQI (US)

Air Quality is

Unhealthy

PM2.5 : 87 µg/m³

pm10 : 100 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

26 °C

Last Updated: 2026-10-02 23:01 (Local Time)

Rank27^th

Currently, Varanasi ranks 27^th among the most polluted cities globally.

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Varanasi

Major Air Pollutants
Varanasi

Particulate Matter(PM₂.₅)

87µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM₁₀)

100µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

293ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO₂)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO₂)

7ppb

Ozone(O₃)

23ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Varanasi

24 Hours

AQI (US)

Varanasi

AQI (US)

01-10-2026Time02-10-2026

Time	Varanasi
11:01pm	188
11:31pm	193
12:01am	191
12:31am	187
1:01am	183
1:31am	174
2:01am	176
2:31am	176
3:01am	176
3:31am	180
4:01am	173
4:31am	174
5:01am	176
5:31am	174
6:01am	176
6:31am	175
7:01am	174
7:31am	171
8:01am	166
8:31am	161
9:01am	152
9:31am	154
10:01am	147
10:31am	146
11:01am	146
11:31am	144
12:01pm	138
12:31pm	144
1:01pm	138
1:31pm	128
2:01pm	128
2:31pm	124
3:01pm	120
3:31pm	129
4:01pm	120
4:31pm	120
5:01pm	122
5:31pm	127
6:01pm	144
6:31pm	157
7:01pm	161
7:31pm	167
8:01pm	171
8:31pm	172
9:01pm	173
9:31pm	168
10:01pm	169
10:31pm	172
11:01pm	168

120

Min. AQI (US)3:01pm

193

Max. AQI (US)11:31pm

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Varanasi's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

locations

Status

AQI (US)

PM₂.₅(µg/m³)

PM₁₀(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Bhagwanpur

Unhealthy

169

102

Bhelupur

Unhealthy

168

Gokul Nagar Colony

Unhealthy

188

108

122

Loharapur

Unhealthy

165

101

Nadesar

Unhealthy

168

102

Nirala Nagar

Unhealthy

165

105

Om Nagar Colony

Unhealthy

154

India's Metro Cities
Air Quality Index

Ahmedabad

128

temp.28°C

hum.45%

Bangalore

135

temp.24°C

hum.66%

Chennai

141

temp.26°C

hum.78%

Hyderabad

121

temp.27°C

hum.68%

Kolkata

164

temp.26°C

hum.83%

Mumbai

148

temp.30°C

hum.62%

New Delhi

153

temp.31°C

hum.31%

Pune

147

temp.28°C

hum.69%

Air Quality Calendar 2026
Varanasi

2026

AQI (US)

Health Advice For People Living In
Varanasi

3.6Cigarettes per day

Weekly 25.2 Cigarettes

Monthly 108 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 3.6 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is based on the average PM2.5 concentration over the last 24 hours, assuming continuous exposure during that time.

Solutions for Current AQI (US)

Air PurifierTurn On

Car FilterMust

N95 MaskMust

Stay IndoorMust

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Varanasi

Asthma

Heart Issues

Allergies

Sinus

Cold/Flu

Chronic (COPD)

Disclaimer: The above health risks are precautionary suggestions based on current AQI levels. You may not feel the effects immediately, but prolonged exposure to air pollution can contribute to these health conditions over time. AQI.IN is neither a medical expert nor a provider of medical advice. Please consult a doctor if you experience any of the above similar symptoms.

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RankCityAQI Status

Standard Value

Durgapur, West Bengal

Severe

15xabove Standard

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh

Severe

9xabove Standard

Saharsa, Bihar

Unhealthy

9xabove Standard

Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Unhealthy

9xabove Standard

Amritsar, Punjab

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Asansol, West Bengal

Unhealthy

9xabove Standard

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

Unhealthy

9xabove Standard

Bettiah, Bihar

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

10.

Bhagalpur, Bihar

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Last Updated: 02 Oct 2026, 05:38 PM

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Varanasi's AQI Data Analytics Solutions
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Air Quality FAQs
at Varanasi

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

1. What is the current AQI (US) level in Varanasi?

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Varanasi is 168 (Unhealthy). This was last updated 2026-10-02 23:01 (Local Time).

2. When was the best AQI (US) level in Varanasi in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI (US) level was 120 (Poor) at 3:01 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

3. When was the worst AQI (US) level in Varanasi in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI (US) level was 193 (Unhealthy) at 11:31 PM, Oct 1, 2026 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

4. What is the current trend of AQI (US) levels in Varanasi during last 24 hours?

The AQI (US) levels in Varanasi have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 193 at 11:31 PM, Oct 1, 2026 (Local Time), lowest 120 at 3:01 PM (Local Time).

5. What actions are recommended as per the current AQI (US) level in Varanasi?

Current AQI (US) levels are unhealthy for everyone. It's advised to limit outdoor activities and consider using air purifiers indoors.