AQI in VARANASI Today (Wednesday, June 17) - Air Quality in VARANASI
As of Today, Varanasi AQI level is 97 which is recorded as Moderate category. This level is 25 point(s) higher compared to the previous day. The AQI , a standard measure of air quality, offers insights into the concentration of pollutants in the air, ranging from harmful particles to gases like carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide.
Varanasi WeatherWednesday Jun 17
Last 7 Days AQI
Updated: June 16, 2026| Dates | City, States | AQI |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | 97 |
| June 15, 2026 | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | 72 |
| June 14, 2026 | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | 67 |
| June 13, 2026 | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | 47 |
| June 12, 2026 | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | 85 |
| June 11, 2026 | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | 77 |
| June 10, 2026 | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | 96 |
Most Polluted City/States in India
| Rank | City, States | AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panchgaon, Haryana | 231 |
| 2 | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh | 223 |
| 3 | Barmer, Rajasthan | 221 |
| 4 | Angul, Odisha | 212 |
| 5 | Jind, Haryana | 210 |
| 6 | Panipat, Haryana | 207 |
| 7 | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | 201 |
| 8 | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan | 201 |
| 9 | Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh | 201 |
Least Polluted City/States in India
| Rank | City, States | AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virar, Maharashtra | 22 |
| 2 | Gadag, Karnataka | 29 |
| 3 | Gangtok, Sikkim | 30 |
| 4 | Nalbari, Assam | 32 |
| 5 | Koppal, Karnataka | 34 |
| 6 | Kolhapur, Maharashtra | 34 |
| 7 | Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh | 37 |
AQI in all cities of India
Frequently Asked Questions
Which AQI is best?
A good AQI level is between 0 and 50, indicating air quality that poses little or no risk to health.
What are the criteria for AQI?
AQI criteria include measuring the concentration of pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ammonia over a specified averaging period.
What are the 8 parameters of AQI?
The 8 parameters of AQI are: Particulate Matter (PM10), Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Ozone (O3), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ammonia (NH3), and Lead (Pb).
What are the 6 categories of AQI?
The 6 categories of AQI are: 0-50: Good, 51-100: Moderate, 101-200: Poor, 201-300: Unhealthy, 301-400: Severe, 401-500+: Hazardous