Vijayawada Weather, AQI and Petrol Price Today
Everything live for Vijayawada, in one place.
As of 17 October 2026, Petrol costs ₹117.25/L and diesel ₹104.96/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Vijayawada: 57/100 (Poor)
Rank #263 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. Vijayawada's AQI of 488 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 3.1 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 Vijayawada Today: 488 (Severe)
Up 13 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Vijayawada'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 ~59 min
Live Weather in Vijayawada
Vijayawada Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹117.25 and ₹104.96
Petrol down ₹0.16 yesterday
Vijayawada Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:36 AM · Sunset 6:04 PM · Rahu Kalam 9:28 AM-10:54 AM
Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Andhra Pradesh right now.
Compare Vijayawada with Nearby Cities
vs Amaravati, Guntur and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Vijayawada | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada YOU ARE HERE | — | 488 | — | — | — |
| Amaravati 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 14 km | 300 | ✓ 39% better | — | — |
| Guntur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 31 km | 359 | ✓ 26% better | 24°C | 64% |
| West Godavari 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 53 km | — | — | 24°C | 35% |
| Eluru 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 53 km | 257 | ✓ 47% better | 24°C | 35% |
| Krishna 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 64 km | — | — | 27°C | 71% |
| Bapatla 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 70 km | — | — | 25°C | 76% |
Live Vijayawada Mandi Prices Today
Guntur APMC3 items
- Dry Chillies₹26,000/q
- Dry Chillies₹27,000/q
- Dry Chillies₹25,000/q
Vijayawada PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
4 post offices across 4 PIN codes in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Showing 1–4 of 4 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NDC VIJAYAWADA Vijayawada Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
521224 | PO | Delivery |
|
Gandhinagaram S.O (Vijayawada) Vijayawada Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
520003 | PO | Delivery |
|
Satyanarayanapuram S.O (Vijayawada) Vijayawada Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
520011 | PO | Delivery |
|
Vijayawada GPO Vijayawada Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
520001 | HO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Vijayawada'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 Vijayawada is CO. Vijayawada's current AQI of 488 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Vijayawada's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Vijayawada is at Severe today (AQI 488). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Vijayawada?
Petrol is ₹117.25/L, diesel ₹104.96/L, for Vijayawada. 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 Vijayawada's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Vijayawada'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 Vijayawada today?
Yes - banks in Andhra Pradesh are open today. Next closure: Sunday, 18 Oct.
What is Rahu Kalam in Vijayawada today?
Rahu Kalam in Vijayawada today runs from 9:28 AM to 10:54 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.