Visakhapatnam Cool, Dry Season: What It Means for Port, Steel and Cyclone
Everything live for Visakhapatnam, in one place.
As of 17 October 2026, Visakhapatnam is at 24°C and overcast, with a 18% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹117.41/L and diesel ₹105.11/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and better than yesterday. Expect heavy rain after 4 PM.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Visakhapatnam: 67/100 (Fair)
Rank #90 of 271 tracked cities · down 10 pts 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. Visakhapatnam's AQI of 257 took off 30 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 3.1 more - leaving 67/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Visakhapatnam Today: 257 (Poor)
Down 29 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Visakhapatnam'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 ~229 min
Live Weather in Visakhapatnam Today: 24°C, Overcast
93% humidity · down 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–10 AM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 6:19 AM IST · next refresh in ~3 min
Visakhapatnam Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹117.41 and ₹105.11
Petrol flat vs yesterday
Visakhapatnam Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:47 AM · Sunset 6:15 PM · Rahu Kalam 9:39 AM-11:05 AM
Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Andhra Pradesh right now.
Compare Visakhapatnam with Nearby Cities
vs Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Visakhapatnam | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam YOU ARE HERE | — | 257 | — | 24°C | 18% |
| Vizianagaram 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 48 km | — | — | 24°C | 19% |
| Srikakulam 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 92 km | — | — | 25°C | 25% |
| Koraput 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 139 km | — | — | 20°C | 31% |
| Kakinada 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 143 km | — | — | 24°C | 48% |
| East Godavari 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 143 km | — | — | 24°C | 48% |
| Rayagada 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 164 km | — | — | 22°C | 21% |
Live Visakhapatnam Mandi Prices Today: Ghee ₹58,300, Rice ₹6,500
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Visakhapatnam APMC (Visakhapatnam)2 items
- Ghee₹58,300/q
- Rice₹6,500/q
Visakhapatnam PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
12 post offices across 12 PIN codes in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Showing 1–12 of 12 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Devarapalli S.O (Visakhapatnam) Anakapalle Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
531030 | PO | Delivery |
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Gandhinagaram S.O (Visakhapatnam) Anakapalle Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
531001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Kothakota S.O (Visakhapatnam) Anakapalle Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
531114 | PO | Delivery |
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Lakkavaram S.O (Visakhapatnam) Anakapalle Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
531075 | PO | Delivery |
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Anandapuram S.O (Visakhapatnam) Visakhapatnam Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
530052 | PO | Delivery |
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Autonagar S.O (Visakhapatnam Region) Visakhapatnam Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
530012 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Gandhigram S.O (Visakhapatnam) Visakhapatnam Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
530005 | PO | Delivery |
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Industrial Estate S.O (Visakhapatnam) Visakhapatnam Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
530007 | PO | Delivery |
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Vepagunta S.O (Visakhapatnam) Visakhapatnam Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
530047 | PO | Delivery |
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Visakhapatnam Airport S.O Visakhapatnam Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
530009 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Visakhapatnam H.O Visakhapatnam Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
530001 | HO | Delivery |
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Visakhapatnam Steel Project S.O Visakhapatnam Division · Andhra Pradesh Circle |
530031 | PO | Delivery |
How is Visakhapatnam'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 Visakhapatnam is CO. Visakhapatnam's current AQI of 257 falls in the "Poor" band (201–300).
Is Visakhapatnam's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Visakhapatnam is at Poor today (AQI 257). Reduce prolonged outdoor exertion. Everyone may start noticing breathing discomfort.
Are mandi prices rising or falling in Visakhapatnam?
Ghee has risen 0.0% at Visakhapatnam'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 Visakhapatnam?
Petrol is ₹117.41/L, diesel ₹105.11/L, for Andhra Pradesh (no city-level station for Visakhapatnam yet). 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 Visakhapatnam's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Visakhapatnam'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 Visakhapatnam today?
Yes - banks in Andhra Pradesh are open today. Next closure: Sunday, 18 Oct.
What is Rahu Kalam in Visakhapatnam today?
Rahu Kalam in Visakhapatnam today runs from 9:39 AM to 11:05 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Visakhapatnam's Weather and AQI?
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) is a major port city, home to a large steel plant and the Eastern Naval Command's headquarters, alongside a genuine beach-tourism trade centered on RK Beach. Its position on the Bay of Bengal coast also puts it directly in the path of the cyclones that form there - Cyclone Hudhud in 2014 caused major damage across the city.
Port, Steel and Cyclone Impact
Port operations, naval activity and steel-plant logistics are all directly exposed to cyclone warnings, which can halt shipping and coastal operations for days during a direct hit, while beach tourism pauses entirely during storm alerts. Track Visakhapatnam weather closely during cyclone season.
Seasonal Guide
Nov-Feb: Cool, Dry Season - Vizag's most comfortable months and best beach weather.
Mar-Jun: Hot Summer - Coastal humidity makes the heat feel worse than the number suggests.
Oct-Dec: Cyclone Season - Bay of Bengal cyclones most commonly form and track toward this coast; check Visakhapatnam AQI and storm warnings together.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Andhra Pradesh weather and AQI for how Visakhapatnam compares with other cities in the state.