Purnia Flooding: Weather and AQI Guide for Bihar
Everything live for Purnia, in one place.
As of 17 October 2026, Purnia is at 23°C and smoky haze, with a 7% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹114.88/L and diesel ₹100.78/L here today.
Air is clean today, about the same as yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Purnia: 98/100 (Good)
Rank #23 of 271 tracked cities · up 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. Purnia's AQI of 23 took off 0 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.4 more - leaving 98/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Purnia Today: 23 (Good)
Flat vs yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
NO2 is driving Purnia'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 ~9 min
Live Weather in Purnia Today: 23°C, Smoky haze
74% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 9:34 AM IST · next refresh in ~8 min
Purnia Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.88 and ₹100.78
Petrol up ₹1.51 yesterday
Purnia Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 7:03 AM · Sunset 6:31 PM · Rahu Kalam 9:55 AM-11:21 AM
Purnia Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Maha Saptami
Banks in Bihar are closed today (Maha Saptami).
Weather Alerts for Purnia Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Bihar right now.
Compare Purnia with Nearby Cities
vs Katihar, Araria and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Purnia | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purnia YOU ARE HERE | — | 23 | — | 23°C | 7% |
| Katihar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 30 km | 376 | ✗ 1535% worse | 24°C | 9% |
| Araria 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 41 km | 347 | ✗ 1409% worse | 22°C | 4% |
| Kishanganj 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 53 km | 35 | ✗ 52% worse | 22°C | 6% |
| Bhagalpur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 76 km | 243 | ✗ 957% worse | 23°C | 12% |
| Saharsa 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 87 km | 431 | ✗ 1774% worse | 22°C | 6% |
| Supaul 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 94 km | — | — | 22°C | 6% |
Live Purnia Mandi Prices Today
Bhagalpur APMC4 items
- Tomato₹3,547/q
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,200/q
- Papaya(Raw)₹1,354/q
- Bitter gourd₹3,256/q
Purnia PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
191 post offices across 23 PIN codes in Purnia, Bihar.
Showing 181–191 of 191 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sourajabar BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854315 | BO | Delivery |
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Southa BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854325 | BO | Delivery |
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Srimaha BO Bhagalpur Division · Bihar Circle |
853204 | BO | Delivery |
|
Srinagar BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854304 | BO | Delivery |
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Sripur BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854205 | BO | Delivery |
|
STBrahmgyani BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854204 | BO | Delivery |
|
Talbari BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854315 | BO | Delivery |
|
Tarauna BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854327 | BO | Delivery |
|
Tetrahi BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854102 | BO | Delivery |
|
Tolikola BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854330 | BO | Delivery |
|
Zianganj BO Purnea Division · Bihar Circle |
854306 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Purnia'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 Purnia is NO2. Purnia's current AQI of 23 falls in the "Good" band (0–50).
Is Purnia's air quality safe today?
Yes - Purnia's AQI of 23 is in the "Good" range, CPCB's safest bands, with no outdoor activity restrictions.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Purnia?
Petrol is ₹114.88/L, diesel ₹100.78/L, for Purnia. 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 Purnia's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Purnia'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 Purnia today?
No - banks in Bihar are closed today (Maha Saptami).
What is Rahu Kalam in Purnia today?
Rahu Kalam in Purnia today runs from 9:55 AM to 11:21 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Purnia's Weather and AQI?
Purnia is a district in Bihar, part of the Gangetic plain. With a population of 3,264,619, 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 Purnia weather and Purnia AQI for current conditions, or see Bihar weather and AQI for how Purnia 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.