Varanasi Moderate

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Updated: Jun 23, 2026, 10:00 AM

Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Current Weather

27.1°C

Temperature

96%

Humidity

5.3

mph wind

Light drizzle

Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

PM2.5

µg/m³ · Fine particles

PM10

µg/m³ · Coarse particles

3.8

Ozone

ppb · Ground-level ozone

2.8

NO₂

ppb · Nitrogen dioxide

11.1

SO₂

ppb · Sulfur dioxide

1.3

ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sun

6/21

138

avg

Mon

6/22

138

avg

Tue

6/23

146

avg

Wed

6/24

138

avg

Thu

6/25

139

avg

Fri

6/26

151

avg

Sat

6/27

156

avg

Health Guidance

⚠️

Unusually sensitive people: Consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

✅

General population: No restrictions for most people.

💨

Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: CPCB - India Central Pollution Control Board, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Varanasi today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Varanasi is 98, which is classified as "Moderate". Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50

Good

51–100

Moderate

101–150

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

151–200

Unhealthy

201–300

Very Unhealthy

301+

Hazardous