Air Quality in Varanasi, India

Windy
33.1°C · 52.0% humidity
33.1°
Feels 37.8°
113
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
83 11pm
83
83
113 2am
104
98
94 5am
74
72
70 8am
69
68
84 11am
84
84
84 2pm
83
83
83 5pm
83
83
83 8pm
83
83
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

4h · 1 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 8.1× the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

52.0%
Humidity
63.7 km/h
Wind ESE
997.8 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
113
40.4 µg/m³
PM10
88
129.9 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Varanasi?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

4h · 1 station
PM2.540.4 µg/m³ ×2.7 WHO
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
PM10129.9 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Varanasi?

05-28
41.0° 29.7°
05-29
41.9° 33.1°
0.94 mm
05-30
42.0° 31.0°
1.94 mm
05-31
43.6° 31.9°
1.37 mm
06-01
44.1° 30.1°
0.88 mm
06-02
44.6° 31.9°
1.19 mm
06-03
43.6° 35.0°
0.88 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 4.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Varanasi?

108
Maldahiya, Varanasi, India
1.6 km PM2.5: 38.3 µg/m³
34
Maldahiya, Varanasi, India
1.6 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³
110
Maldahiya, Varanasi, India
1.6 km PM2.5: 39.2 µg/m³
145
Maldahiya, Varanasi, India
1.6 km PM2.5: 53.4 µg/m³
73
Maldahiya, Varanasi, India
1.6 km PM2.5: 22.6 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
36
IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
6.2 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³
13
IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
6.2 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³
26
IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
6.2 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Varanasi?

113 Mughal Sarāi 139 Chunār 113 Chandauli 139 Kachhwa 113 Saidpur 139 Ahraura 139 Bhadohi 139 Mirzāpur 139 Mariāhu 139 Gyānpur
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-05-28T21:36 UTC.