Air Quality in Varanasi, India

Drizzle
37.6°C · 39.9% humidity
37.6°
Feels 37.6°
106
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated
189 9pm
189
189
106 12am
68
84
96 3am
105
110
116 6am
119
121
123 9am
124
125
187 12pm
188
188
188 3pm
189
189
189 6pm
189
189
Station readings 22h ago
AQI 127
PM2.5 46.2 µg/m³ · 22h ago
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

30h · 3 stn

Varanasi's air quality is affected by vehicle emissions, industrial activity, and seasonal crop burning. Air quality typically worsens from November to February due to temperature inversions trapping pollutants near the surface. Current PM2.5 concentration in Varanasi is 2.5× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

39.9%
Humidity
65.6 km/h
Wind SSW
993.6 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
106
37.58 µg/m³
PM10
101
154.9 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Varanasi?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

30h · 3 stations
PM2.537.58 µg/m³ ×2.5 WHO
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
PM10154.9 µg/m³
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)
37.58
Median
41.37
Average
24.9
Low
61.3
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 53.7 · Bias: +16.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Varanasi?

06-08
41.8° 34.9°
2.87 mm
06-09
45.8° 34.6°
0.5 mm
06-10
46.1° 33.9°
1.06 mm
06-11
35.7° 30.9°
3.13 mm
06-12
46.1° 30.6°
3.0 mm
06-13
46.5° 33.2°
1.06 mm
06-14
45.0° 33.1°
3.5 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 5.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Varanasi?

17
Maldahiya, Varanasi, India
1.6 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³
34
Maldahiya, Varanasi, India
1.6 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³
32
Maldahiya, Varanasi, India
1.6 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³
26
Maldahiya, Varanasi, India
1.6 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³
44
Maldahiya, Varanasi, India
1.6 km PM2.5: 10.6 µg/m³
114
IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
6.2 km PM2.5: 40.8 µg/m³
51
IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
6.2 km PM2.5: 12.1 µg/m³
85
IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
6.2 km PM2.5: 28.3 µg/m³
38
IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
6.2 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³
15
IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
6.2 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Varanasi?

100 Mughal Sarāi 107 Chunār 82 Chandauli 75 Kachhwa 108 Saidpur 99 Ahraura 67 Bhadohi 71 Mirzāpur 126 Mariāhu 70 Gyānpur
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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-06-08T19:30 UTC.