Guntur Monsoon: What It Means for Chili and Agricultural Trade
Everything live for Guntur, in one place.
As of 17 October 2026, Guntur is at 24°C and mist, with a 30% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹117.68/L and diesel ₹105.36/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and better than yesterday. Expect heavy rain after 9 AM.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Guntur: 57/100 (Poor)
Rank #265 of 271 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Guntur's AQI of 359 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 3.2 more - leaving 57/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Guntur Today: 359 (Very Poor)
Down 85 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Guntur's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~117 min
Live Weather in Guntur Today: 24°C, Mist
94% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 1 PM–3 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 8:19 AM IST · next refresh in ~11 min
Guntur Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹117.68 and ₹105.36
Petrol up ₹0.27 yesterday
Guntur Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:35 AM · Sunset 6:03 PM · Rahu Kalam 9:27 AM-10:53 AM
Guntur Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 18 Oct
Banks in Andhra Pradesh are open today.
Next closure: Sunday, 18 Oct (in 1 day)Weather Alerts for Guntur Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Andhra Pradesh right now.
Compare Guntur with Nearby Cities
vs Amaravati, Vijayawada and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Guntur | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guntur YOU ARE HERE | — | 359 | — | 24°C | 30% |
| Amaravati 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 25 km | 300 | ✓ 16% better | — | — |
| Vijayawada 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 31 km | 488 | ✗ 36% worse | — | — |
| Bapatla 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 45 km | — | — | 25°C | 31% |
| Krishna 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 74 km | — | — | 27°C | 51% |
| West Godavari 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 82 km | — | — | 24°C | 19% |
| Eluru 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 82 km | 257 | ✓ 28% better | 24°C | 19% |
Live Guntur Mandi Prices Today: Dry Chillies ₹25,000, Dry Chillies ₹26,000
Showing 1–1 of 1 markets
Guntur APMC (Guntur)3 items
- Dry Chillies₹25,000/q
- Dry Chillies₹26,000/q
- Dry Chillies₹27,000/q
Guntur PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
302 post offices across 66 PIN codes in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
Showing 1–30 of 302 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Kanagala S.O (Guntur) Tenali Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522259 | PO | Delivery |
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Nagaram S.O (Guntur) Tenali Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522268 | PO | Delivery |
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Kondagunturu B.O Rajahmundry Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
533124 | BO | Delivery |
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A.P.High Court S.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522239 | PO | Delivery |
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A.P.Secretariat S.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522238 | PO | Delivery |
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A.T.Agraharam(Guntur) S.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522004 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Abbarajupalem B.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522237 | BO | Delivery |
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Abbineniguntapalem S.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522015 | PO | Delivery |
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Ainavolu B.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522237 | BO | Delivery |
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Aluru B.O Tenali Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522124 | BO | Delivery |
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Amaravathi Road(Guntur) S.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522007 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Ameenabad B.O Narasaraopet Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522529 | BO | Delivery |
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Anamarlapudi B.O Tenali Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522213 | BO | Delivery |
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Anantavaram B.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522236 | BO | Delivery |
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Ananthavarappadu B.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522017 | BO | Delivery |
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Anaparru B.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522235 | BO | Delivery |
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Angalakudur S.O Tenali Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522211 | PO | Delivery |
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Ankireddypalem B.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522005 | BO | Delivery |
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Annavaram B.O Narasaraopet Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522616 | BO | Delivery |
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Annavaram B.O Tenali Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522301 | BO | Delivery |
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Annavarapulanka B.O Tenali Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522301 | BO | Delivery |
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Appapuram B.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522112 | BO | Delivery |
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Apsp Colony(Mangalagiri) S.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522503 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Aremanda B.O Tenali Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522316 | BO | Delivery |
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Athota B.O Tenali Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522306 | BO | Delivery |
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Atmakuru B.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522302 | BO | Delivery |
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Ballukanudivari Palem B.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522112 | BO | Delivery |
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Balusupadu B.O Narasaraopet Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522436 | BO | Delivery |
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Bandarupalle B.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522018 | BO | Delivery |
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Bejathpuram B.O Guntur Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
522018 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Guntur's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Guntur is CO. Guntur's current AQI of 359 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Guntur's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Guntur is at Very Poor today (AQI 359). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
Are mandi prices rising or falling in Guntur?
Dry Chillies has risen 8.0% at Guntur's mandi in the latest reporting cycle - the biggest mover among commodities tracked there right now. Mandi (wholesale) prices update daily from Government of India data.gov.in reports.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Guntur?
Petrol is ₹117.68/L, diesel ₹105.36/L, for Guntur. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Guntur's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Guntur's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Guntur today?
Yes - banks in Andhra Pradesh are open today. Next closure: Sunday, 18 Oct.
What is Rahu Kalam in Guntur today?
Rahu Kalam in Guntur today runs from 9:27 AM to 10:53 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Guntur's Weather and AQI?
Guntur is home to one of Asia's largest chili markets, alongside major cotton and tobacco trading, making it a genuine agricultural-commodity price-setter for the region. Open-air trading and drying of chili, in particular, are directly exposed to unseasonal rain in a way few other crops are.
Chili and Agricultural Trade Impact
Chili is traditionally sun-dried in the open before it reaches the market, and an untimely shower during this stage can spoil an entire batch, making short-term rain forecasts a genuine trading-floor concern here. Track Guntur weather around harvest and drying season.
Seasonal Guide
Nov-Feb: Cool, Dry Season - Guntur's most comfortable months and peak chili-drying season.
Mar-Jun: Extreme Heat - Highs regularly exceed 42°C.
Jul-Oct: Monsoon - Check Guntur AQI alongside sowing-season rain forecasts.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Andhra Pradesh weather and AQI for how Guntur compares with other cities in the state.