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Varanasi Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2026-09-27 14:11:02 (Local Time)

Live AQI

112AQI (US)

Air Quality is

Poor

PM2.5 : 40 µg/m³

pm10 : 50 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

28 °C

Last Updated: 2026-09-27 14:11:02 (Local Time)

Rank67^th

Currently, Varanasi ranks 67^th among the most polluted cities globally.

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Varanasi

Major Air Pollutants
Varanasi

Particulate Matter(PM₂.₅)

40µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM₁₀)

50µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

285ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO₂)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO₂)

4ppb

Ozone(O₃)

28ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Varanasi

24 Hours

AQI (US)

Varanasi

AQI (US)

26-09-2026Time27-09-2026

Time	Varanasi
2:31pm	50
3:01pm	47
3:31pm	58
4:01pm	52
4:31pm	52
5:01pm	50
5:31pm	59
6:01pm	65
6:31pm	60
7:01pm	62
7:31pm	57
8:01pm	50
8:31pm	56
9:01pm	53
9:31pm	54
10:01pm	49
10:31pm	40
11:01pm	43
11:31pm	43
12:01am	40
12:31am	44
1:01am	54
1:31am	39
2:01am	38
2:31am	39
3:01am	42
3:31am	37
4:01am	44
4:31am	45
5:01am	60
5:31am	57
6:01am	58
6:31am	61
7:01am	73
7:31am	94
8:01am	93
8:31am	88
9:01am	87
9:31am	90
10:01am	93
10:31am	136
11:01am	158
11:31am	121
12:01pm	118
12:31pm	132
1:01pm	118
1:31pm	106
2:01pm	110

Min. AQI (US)3:31am

158

Max. AQI (US)11:01am

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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

Poor

109

Bhelupur

Poor

114

Gokul Nagar Colony

Poor

119

Loharapur

Poor

106

Nadesar

Poor

101

Nirala Nagar

Poor

106

Om Nagar Colony

Moderate

Tilbhandeshwer

Poor

149

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Ahmedabad

Bangalore

Chennai

102

Hyderabad

Kolkata

123

Mumbai

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Varanasi

2026

AQI (US)

Health Advice For People Living In
Varanasi

0Cigarettes per day

Weekly 0 Cigarettes

Monthly 0 Cigarettes

Breathe easy and get active! The air quality is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities.

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)

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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

Hoshiarpur, Punjab

Unhealthy

5xabove Standard

Amritsar, Punjab

Unhealthy

4xabove Standard

Jalandhar, Punjab

Unhealthy

4xabove Standard

Panihati, West Bengal

Unhealthy

4xabove Standard

Faridkot, Punjab

Poor

4xabove Standard

Jammu, Jammu And Kashmir

Poor

4xabove Standard

South Dumdum, West Bengal

Poor

4xabove Standard

Gurdaspur, Punjab

Poor

4xabove Standard

Pathankot, Punjab

Poor

3xabove Standard

10.

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

Poor

3xabove Standard

Last Updated: 27 Sept 2026, 08:53 AM

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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 112 (Poor). This was last updated 2026-09-27 14:11:02 (Local Time).

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

The best AQI (US) level was 37 (Good) at 3:31 AM (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 158 (Unhealthy) at 11:01 AM (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 158 at 11:01 AM (Local Time), lowest 37 at 3:31 AM (Local Time).

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

Current AQI (US) levels are unhealthy for Sensitive individuals, they should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.