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Varanasi Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2026-10-03 20:41:01 (Local Time)

Live AQI

154AQI (US)

Air Quality is

Unhealthy

PM2.5 : 66 µg/m³

pm10 : 78 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

26 °C

Last Updated: 2026-10-03 20:41:01 (Local Time)

Rank64^th

Currently, Varanasi ranks 64^th among the most polluted cities globally.

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Varanasi

Major Air Pollutants
Varanasi

Particulate Matter(PM₂.₅)

66µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM₁₀)

78µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

285ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO₂)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO₂)

6ppb

Ozone(O₃)

19ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Varanasi

24 Hours

AQI (US)

Varanasi

AQI (US)

02-10-2026Time03-10-2026

Time	Varanasi
9:01pm	173
9:31pm	168
10:01pm	169
10:31pm	172
11:01pm	168
11:31pm	175
12:01am	176
12:31am	173
1:01am	177
1:31am	172
2:01am	169
2:31am	162
3:01am	164
3:31am	160
4:01am	158
4:31am	160
5:01am	163
5:31am	157
6:01am	156
6:31am	158
7:01am	155
7:31am	155
8:01am	149
8:31am	150
9:01am	147
9:31am	143
10:01am	162
10:31am	138
11:01am	133
11:31am	135
12:01pm	133
12:31pm	127
1:01pm	129
1:31pm	120
2:01pm	115
2:31pm	115
3:01pm	112
3:31pm	100
4:01pm	91
4:31pm	88
5:01pm	89
5:31pm	94
6:01pm	104
6:31pm	116
7:01pm	141
7:31pm	144
8:01pm	144
8:31pm	148

Min. AQI (US)4:31pm

177

Max. AQI (US)1:01am

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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

Unhealthy

153

Bhelupur

Unhealthy

155

Gokul Nagar Colony

Unhealthy

187

107

126

Loharapur

Poor

149

Nadesar

Unhealthy

151

Nirala Nagar

Unhealthy

154

Om Nagar Colony

Poor

132

India's Metro Cities
Air Quality Index

Ahmedabad

124

temp.28°C

hum.40%

Bangalore

133

temp.27°C

hum.51%

Chennai

116

temp.29°C

hum.72%

Hyderabad

119

temp.27°C

hum.61%

Kolkata

173

temp.28°C

hum.72%

Mumbai

144

temp.30°C

hum.44%

New Delhi

159

temp.32°C

hum.29%

Pune

125

temp.24°C

hum.63%

Air Quality Calendar 2026
Varanasi

2026

AQI (US)

Health Advice For People Living In
Varanasi

2.9Cigarettes per day

Weekly 20.3 Cigarettes

Monthly 87 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 2.9 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

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh

Severe

10xabove Standard

Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Unhealthy

9xabove Standard

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh

Unhealthy

9xabove Standard

South Dumdum, West Bengal

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

Bettiah, Bihar

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

Durgapur, West Bengal

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

Panihati, West Bengal

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

10.

Howrah, West Bengal

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

Last Updated: 03 Oct 2026, 03:22 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 154 (Unhealthy). This was last updated 2026-10-03 20:41:01 (Local Time).

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

The best AQI (US) level was 88 (Moderate) at 4:31 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 177 (Unhealthy) at 1:01 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 177 at 1:01 AM (Local Time), lowest 88 at 4:31 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.