Vadodara Monsoon: What It Means for Petrochemical and Chemical Industry
Everything live for Vadodara, in one place.
As of 17 October 2026, Vadodara is at 28°C and smoky haze, with a 9% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹101.46/L and diesel ₹97.57/L here today.
Air is clean today, about the same as yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Vadodara: 90/100 (Good)
Rank #30 of 271 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. Vadodara's AQI of 65 took off 10 points; fuel here is at or below the national average and took off 0 more - leaving 90/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Vadodara Today: 65 (Satisfactory)
Flat vs yesterday
Last 7 days
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 10:21 AM IST · next refresh in ~10 min
Live Weather in Vadodara Today: 28°C, Smoky haze
59% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–11 AM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 9:34 AM IST · next refresh in ~9 min
Vadodara Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹101.46 and ₹97.57
Petrol down ₹0.55 yesterday
Vadodara Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:06 AM · Sunset 5:34 PM · Rahu Kalam 8:58 AM-10:24 AM
Vadodara Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 18 Oct
Banks in Gujarat are open today.
Next closure: Sunday, 18 Oct (in 1 day)Weather Alerts for Vadodara Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Gujarat right now.
Compare Vadodara with Nearby Cities
vs Anand, Bharuch and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Vadodara | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vadodara YOU ARE HERE | — | 65 | — | 28°C | 9% |
| Anand 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 40 km | — | — | 28°C | 1% |
| Bharuch 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 71 km | — | — | 28°C | 9% |
| Kheda 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 73 km | — | — | 27°C | 1% |
| Chhota Udaipur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 84 km | — | — | 26°C | 9% |
| Ahmedabad 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 101 km | 494 | ✗ 660% worse | 28°C | 7% |
| Gandhinagar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 115 km | 469 | ✗ 622% worse | 25°C | 9% |
Live Vadodara Mandi Prices Today
No mandi within 150 km of Vadodara has reported recently. See Gujarat mandi prices → More on Gujarat →
Vadodara PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
423 post offices across 66 PIN codes in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Showing 421–423 of 423 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wadi SN Road SO Vadodara East Division · Gujarat Circle |
390017 | PO | Delivery |
|
Waghodia Road SO Vadodara East Division · Gujarat Circle |
390025 | PO | Non Delivery |
|
Zanzad BO Vadodara East Division · Gujarat Circle |
391115 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
Recent Earthquakes Near Vadodara
Latest: M3.1 near 54km NE of Surat, Gujarat, India (10 Oct 2026, 2:07 AM)
- M3.1 · 54km NE of Surat, Gujarat, India10 Oct 2026, 2:07 AM
How is Vadodara'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. Vadodara's current AQI of 65 falls in the "Satisfactory" band (51–100).
Is Vadodara's air quality safe today?
Yes - Vadodara's AQI of 65 is in the "Satisfactory" range, CPCB's safest bands, with no outdoor activity restrictions.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Vadodara?
Petrol is ₹101.46/L, diesel ₹97.57/L, for Vadodara. 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 Vadodara's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Vadodara'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 Vadodara today?
Yes - banks in Gujarat are open today. Next closure: Sunday, 18 Oct.
What is Rahu Kalam in Vadodara today?
Rahu Kalam in Vadodara today runs from 8:58 AM to 10:24 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Vadodara's Weather and AQI?
Vadodara, also known as Baroda, is one of Gujarat's largest industrial centers, home to a major petrochemical and refining complex alongside significant engineering and chemical manufacturing, and carries a genuine heritage identity around the Laxmi Vilas Palace and its former-princely-state history. Industrial operations of this scale run continuous outdoor logistics that weather disrupts directly.
Petrochemical and Chemical Industry Impact
Refining and chemical plants around Vadodara run large-scale outdoor storage and transport operations that heavy monsoon rain and extreme heat both affect, while the city's heritage sites draw a steady tourist trade less exposed to weather but still shaped by it. Track Vadodara weather for industrial logistics planning around the monsoon.
Seasonal Guide
Nov-Feb: Cooler, Drier Season - Vadodara's most comfortable months.
Mar-Jun: Extreme Heat - Regularly 42-44°C+ by May.
Jun-Sep: Monsoon - Check Vadodara AQI, which industrial activity keeps elevated year-round.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Gujarat weather and AQI for how Vadodara compares with other cities in the state.