Samastipur Flooding: Weather and AQI Guide for Bihar
Everything live for Samastipur, in one place.
As of 17 October 2026, Samastipur is at 24°C and smoky haze, with a 6% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹113.35/L and diesel ₹99.35/L here today.
Air is clean today, about the same as yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Samastipur: 98/100 (Good)
Rank #22 of 274 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. Samastipur's AQI of 15 took off 0 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2 more - leaving 98/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 16 Oct 2026, 9:52pm
Live Air Quality in Samastipur Today: 15 (Good)
Flat vs yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
SO2 is driving Samastipur'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 16 Oct, 10:20 PM IST · next refresh in ~58 min
Live Weather in Samastipur Today: 24°C, Smoky haze
72% 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, 3:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~13 min
Samastipur Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹113.35 and ₹99.35
Petrol down ₹0.02 yesterday
Samastipur Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:57 AM · Sunset 6:25 PM · Rahu Kalam 11:15 AM-12:41 PM
Samastipur Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Maha Saptami
Banks in Bihar are closed today (Maha Saptami).
Weather Alerts for Samastipur Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Bihar right now.
Compare Samastipur with Nearby Cities
vs Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Samastipur | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samastipur YOU ARE HERE | — | 15 | — | 24°C | 6% |
| Darbhanga 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 37 km | 438 | ✗ 2820% worse | 22°C | 8% |
| Muzaffarpur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 48 km | 494 | ✗ 3193% worse | 23°C | 6% |
| Begusarai 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 60 km | 125 | ✗ 733% worse | 25°C | 7% |
| Madhubani 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 65 km | — | — | 22°C | 8% |
| Patna 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 72 km | 488 | ✗ 3153% worse | 24°C | 6% |
| West Champaran 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 79 km | — | — | 24°C | 7% |
Live Samastipur Mandi Prices Today: Onion ₹3,800
Showing 1–1 of 1 markets
Samastipur APMC (Samastipur)1 item
- Onion₹3,800/q
Samastipur PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
382 post offices across 41 PIN codes in Samastipur, Bihar.
Showing 1–30 of 382 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Samastipur BO Begusarai Division · Bihar Circle |
851217 | BO | Delivery |
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Samastipur BO Bhagalpur Division · Bihar Circle |
813108 | BO | Delivery |
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Adharpur BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848130 | BO | Delivery |
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Ahilwar BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848205 | BO | Delivery |
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Ahmadpur BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848505 | BO | Delivery |
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Akauna BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848209 | BO | Delivery |
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Akha Bishanpur BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848132 | BO | Delivery |
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Akhtiarpur BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848127 | BO | Delivery |
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Akhtiarpur Khajuri BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848114 | BO | Delivery |
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Andaur BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848502 | BO | Delivery |
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Angarghat BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848236 | BO | Delivery |
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Arout BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848210 | BO | Delivery |
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Ashinchak BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848114 | BO | Delivery |
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Aura BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848205 | BO | Delivery |
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Baghi BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848130 | BO | Delivery |
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Baghra SO Samastipur Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848506 | PO | Delivery |
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Bahadurpur BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848114 | BO | Delivery |
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Bahadurpur Patory BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848504 | BO | Delivery |
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Baidyanathpur BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848210 | BO | Delivery |
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Bajitpur Bombaiya BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848160 | BO | Delivery |
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Bajitpur Karnail BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848505 | BO | Delivery |
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Bajitpur Meari BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848114 | BO | Delivery |
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Bakarpur BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848501 | BO | Delivery |
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Balahi BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848117 | BO | Delivery |
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Balha Nandenagar BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848117 | BO | Delivery |
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Balhajainarain BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848125 | BO | Delivery |
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Ballipur BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848117 | BO | Delivery |
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Banda BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848209 | BO | Delivery |
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Bandhar BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848117 | BO | Delivery |
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Bangarhatta BO Samastipur Division · Bihar Circle |
848209 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Samastipur'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 Samastipur is SO2. Samastipur's current AQI of 15 falls in the "Good" band (0–50).
Is Samastipur's air quality safe today?
Yes - Samastipur's AQI of 15 is in the "Good" range, CPCB's safest bands, with no outdoor activity restrictions.
Are mandi prices rising or falling in Samastipur?
Onion has risen 0.0% at Samastipur'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 Samastipur?
Petrol is ₹113.35/L, diesel ₹99.35/L, for Samastipur. 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 Samastipur's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Samastipur'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 Samastipur today?
No - banks in Bihar are closed today (Maha Saptami).
What is Rahu Kalam in Samastipur today?
Rahu Kalam in Samastipur today runs from 11:15 AM to 12:41 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Samastipur's Weather and AQI?
Samastipur is a district in Bihar, part of the Gangetic plain. With a population of 4,261,566, 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 Samastipur weather and Samastipur AQI for current conditions, or see Bihar weather and AQI for how Samastipur 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.