Varanasi Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Varanasi, India.
Some members of the general public may experience health effects; sensitive groups may experience more serious effects.
Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo · Updated 2026-10-02T00:00Health context
At the current AQI of 154, Varanasi is in the Unhealthy category. Sensitive groups should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity, while others may also reduce strenuous exposure if symptoms occur. Current pollutant values shown for Varanasi are PM2.5 53.8 µg/m³, PM10 94.3 µg/m³, O₃ 42 µg/m³, NO₂ 21.6 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. These are model-based conditions for the Varanasi area and can differ from a nearby monitoring-station observation.
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 154 mean in Varanasi?
Varanasi currently has an AQI of 154, which falls in the Unhealthy category. Air pollution is elevated. Sensitive groups may experience more significant effects and should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity; some people in the general population may also experience effects. The pollutant values currently shown for Varanasi are PM2.5 53.8 µg/m³, PM10 94.3 µg/m³, O₃ 42 µg/m³, NO₂ 21.6 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are model estimates for the Varanasi area (Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo), rather than a single monitoring-station observation.
Nearby cities
- Prayagraj air quality — approximately 118 km away
- Gorakhpur air quality — approximately 165 km away
- Gaya air quality — approximately 209 km away
- Patna air quality — approximately 216 km away
- Muzaffarpur air quality — approximately 255 km away
- Lucknow air quality — approximately 267 km away
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