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Varanasi AQI Today

157US AQI
Unhealthy

The current Air Quality Index in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India is 157, which is considered unhealthy. The fine particulate (PM2.5) concentration is 84.1 µg/m³.

Last updated · Source: CAMS forecast model

Pollutant levels in Varanasi

PM2.584.1 µg/m³Fine particulate matter
PM1091.5 µg/m³Coarse particulate matter
O₃64 µg/m³Ozone
NO₂17.2 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂19 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO490 µg/m³Carbon monoxide

Health advice

Everyone may begin to experience health effects. Sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else should limit it.

7-day AQI trend

DayAQICategory
Oct 1119Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Oct 2154Unhealthy
Oct 3151Unhealthy
Oct 4111Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Oct 5119Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Oct 6143Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Oct 7159Unhealthy

About the Air Quality Index

The Air Quality Index (AQI) converts measured pollutant concentrations — including PM2.5, PM10, ozone (O₃), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulphur dioxide (SO₂), and carbon monoxide (CO) — into a single 0–500 scale. Higher values mean greater health risk. The reading for Varanasi reflects a CAMS forecast model and updates throughout the day. Learn what the AQI number means for your body, read the AQI scale reference, see what to do at today’s AQI, or compare PM2.5 and PM10.

Frequently asked questions about Varanasi air quality

What is the AQI in Varanasi today?

The current Air Quality Index in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India is 157 on the 0–500 US AQI scale, which is categorised as unhealthy. The reading comes from a CAMS forecast model and refreshes throughout the day.

What is the PM2.5 level in Varanasi right now?

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India is currently 84.1 µg/m³. The World Health Organization recommends keeping the 24-hour average below 15 µg/m³, so Varanasi is currently above the WHO guideline.

Is it safe to go outside in Varanasi today?

Everyone may begin to experience health effects. Sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else should limit it.

What is considered a good AQI level?

An AQI of 0–50 is good, 51–100 is moderate, 101–150 is unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151–200 is unhealthy, 201–300 is very unhealthy, and anything above 300 is hazardous. The scale is the same everywhere, so readings are directly comparable between cities.

How often is the Varanasi air quality data updated?

Air quality readings for Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India refresh throughout the day, and this page is rendered fresh on every visit, so the AQI, pollutant breakdown and 7-day trend always reflect the latest available model output.

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