Muzaffarpur Monsoon: What It Means for Litchi Harvest
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As of 18 October 2026, Muzaffarpur is at 24°C and smoky haze, with a 2% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹114.10/L and diesel ₹100.05/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Muzaffarpur: 58/100 (Poor)
Rank #194 of 273 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. Muzaffarpur's AQI of 450 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.2 more - leaving 58/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Muzaffarpur Today: 382 (Very Poor)
Up 17 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Muzaffarpur'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 18 Oct, 4:20 PM IST · next refresh in ~260 min
Live Weather in Muzaffarpur Today: 24°C, Smoky haze
72% humidity · up 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~4 min
Muzaffarpur Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.10 and ₹100.05
Petrol up ₹0.73 yesterday
Muzaffarpur Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:55 AM · Sunset 6:22 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:57 PM-6:23 PM
Muzaffarpur Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Bihar are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Muzaffarpur Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Bihar right now.
Compare Muzaffarpur with Nearby Cities
vs Sheohar, Samastipur and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Muzaffarpur | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzaffarpur YOU ARE HERE | — | 382 | — | 24°C | 2% |
| Sheohar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 46 km | — | — | 22°C | 3% |
| Samastipur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 48 km | 113 | ✓ 70% better | 24°C | 2% |
| Darbhanga 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 50 km | 376 | ≈ same | 22°C | 3% |
| Sitamarhi 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 54 km | — | — | 22°C | 3% |
| Patna 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 64 km | 488 | ✗ 28% worse | 23°C | 14% |
| Madhubani 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 74 km | — | — | 23°C | 3% |
Live Muzaffarpur Mandi Prices Today
No mandi within 150 km of Muzaffarpur has reported recently. See Bihar mandi prices → More on Bihar →
Muzaffarpur PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
423 post offices across 47 PIN codes in Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
Showing 421–423 of 423 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ufrauli BO Muzaffarpur Division · Bihar Circle |
843360 | BO | Delivery |
|
Umanagar SO Muzaffarpur Division · Bihar Circle |
842004 | PO | Delivery |
|
Unsar BO Muzaffarpur Division · Bihar Circle |
843103 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Muzaffarpur'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 Muzaffarpur is CO. Muzaffarpur's current AQI of 382 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Muzaffarpur's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Muzaffarpur is at Very Poor today (AQI 382). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Muzaffarpur?
Petrol is ₹114.10/L, diesel ₹100.05/L, for Muzaffarpur. 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 Muzaffarpur's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Muzaffarpur'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 Muzaffarpur today?
No - banks in Bihar are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Muzaffarpur today?
Rahu Kalam in Muzaffarpur today runs from 4:57 PM to 6:23 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Muzaffarpur's Weather and AQI?
Muzaffarpur is India's largest producer of Shahi litchi, a geographically-tagged lychee variety harvested in a short window each May and June. Few crops anywhere are this tightly bound to a narrow weather window - a poorly timed heatwave or an untimely shower during harvest can affect an entire year's export crop.
Litchi Harvest Impact
The litchi harvest depends on a specific balance of winter chill for flowering and stable pre-monsoon conditions for the fruit to ripen without splitting; growers and exporters watch the forecast closely through April and May as the harvest approaches. Track Muzaffarpur weather during the litchi harvest window.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Feb: Cool Season, Flowering - Winter chill here is important for the litchi trees' flowering cycle.
Mar-Jun: Harvest Season - The critical window; unseasonal rain or hail can damage the ripening fruit.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon - Check Muzaffarpur AQI alongside the forecast after harvest season ends.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Bihar weather and AQI for how Muzaffarpur compares with other cities in the state.