Araria Flooding: Weather and AQI Guide for Bihar
Everything live for Araria, in one place.
As of 17 October 2026, Araria is at 22°C and smoky haze, with a 6% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹115.07/L and diesel ₹101.08/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today, about the same as yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Araria: 58/100 (Poor)
Rank #185 of 271 tracked cities · down 40 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. Araria's AQI of 347 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.5 more - leaving 58/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Araria Today: 347 (Very Poor)
Flat vs yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Araria'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 ~195 min
Live Weather in Araria Today: 22°C, Smoky haze
78% humidity · down 0° yesterday
Today, hour by hour
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 7:05 AM IST · next refresh in ~14 min
Araria Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹115.07 and ₹101.08
Petrol up ₹1.70 yesterday
Araria Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 7:04 AM · Sunset 6:32 PM · Rahu Kalam 9:56 AM-11:22 AM
Araria Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Maha Saptami
Banks in Bihar are closed today (Maha Saptami).
Weather Alerts for Araria Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Bihar right now.
Compare Araria with Nearby Cities
vs Purnia, Katihar and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Araria | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Araria YOU ARE HERE | — | 347 | — | 22°C | 6% |
| Purnia 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 41 km | 23 | ✓ 93% better | 23°C | 5% |
| Katihar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 69 km | 376 | ✗ 8% worse | 24°C | 5% |
| Kishanganj 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 76 km | 35 | ✓ 90% better | 22°C | 5% |
| Supaul 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 92 km | — | — | 22°C | 5% |
| Saharsa 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 96 km | 431 | ✗ 24% worse | 22°C | 5% |
| Siliguri 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 108 km | 450 | ✗ 30% worse | — | — |
Live Araria Mandi Prices Today
Supaul APMC2 items
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,400/q
- Cabbage₹2,700/q
Araria PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
176 post offices across 30 PIN codes in Araria, Bihar.
Showing 1–30 of 176 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Achra BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854336 | BO | Delivery |
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Amgachhi BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854332 | BO | Delivery |
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Amhara BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854318 | BO | Delivery |
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Amouna BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854316 | BO | Delivery |
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Araria Bairgachhi BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854311 | BO | Delivery |
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Araria RS SO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854312 | PO | Delivery |
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Araria SO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854311 | PO | Delivery |
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Aurahi Hingua BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854318 | BO | Delivery |
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B Rampur BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854318 | BO | Delivery |
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Bagdahara BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854311 | BO | Delivery |
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Bagulaha BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854334 | BO | Delivery |
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Baharbari BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854329 | BO | Delivery |
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Balua Deorhi BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854311 | BO | Delivery |
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Balua kaliaganj BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854333 | BO | Delivery |
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Bangama BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854312 | BO | Delivery |
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Bansbari BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854311 | BO | Delivery |
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Bara Istambarar BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854329 | BO | Delivery |
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Bardahahat BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854333 | BO | Delivery |
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Barhara BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854335 | BO | Delivery |
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Barmasia Simarbani BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854333 | BO | Delivery |
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Basaity BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854312 | BO | Delivery |
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Basmatia BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854336 | BO | Delivery |
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Bathnaha SO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854316 | PO | Delivery |
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Bathraha Ashabhag BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854332 | BO | Delivery |
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Baturbari BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854311 | BO | Delivery |
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Baunsi BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854312 | BO | Delivery |
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Bela Basmatia BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854336 | BO | Delivery |
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Belsara BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854334 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhadeshwar BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854316 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhagwa Deviganj BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854335 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Araria'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 Araria is CO. Araria's current AQI of 347 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Araria's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Araria is at Very Poor today (AQI 347). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Araria?
Petrol is ₹115.07/L, diesel ₹101.08/L, for Araria. 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 Araria's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Araria'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 Araria today?
No - banks in Bihar are closed today (Maha Saptami).
What is Rahu Kalam in Araria today?
Rahu Kalam in Araria today runs from 9:56 AM to 11:22 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Araria's Weather and AQI?
Araria is a district in Bihar, part of the Gangetic plain. With a population of 2,811,569, agriculture remains a significant part of the local economy here, as in most of Bihar, which makes seasonal rainfall timing a genuine practical concern for a large share of residents - not just a forecast curiosity.
Seasonal Guide
The southwest monsoon typically reaches this part of Bihar by mid-June. Outside the monsoon, summer highs regularly exceed 40°C, and low-lying areas face real monsoon flood risk from the region's rivers. Track Araria weather and Araria AQI for current conditions, or see Bihar weather and AQI for how Araria compares with other districts in the state.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. Population figures are sourced from Wikidata.