Shimla Hill Station Tourism and Landslide: Weather and AQI Guide
Everything live for Shimla, in one place.
Overcast expected through the day.
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Shimla
🌦️ Live Weather in Shimla Today: 19°C, Overcast
70% humidity · up 2° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–5 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 1 Sep, 9:34 AM IST · next refresh in ~8 min
⛽ Shimla Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹102.54 and ₹94.52
Petrol down ₹2.79 yesterday
🕉 Shimla Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 5:58 AM · Sunset 6:44 PM · Rahu Kalam 3:33 PM-5:09 PM
🏦 Shimla Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 4 Sep
Banks in Himachal Pradesh are open today.
Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep (in 2 days)🔔 Weather Alerts for Shimla Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Himachal Pradesh right now.
📍 Compare Shimla with Nearby Cities
vs Solan, Bilaspur and 4 more nearby cities
🌾 Live Shimla Mandi Prices Today
PMY Kather Solan7 items
- Cabbage₹2,000/q
- Onion₹4,200/q
- Tomato₹2,500/q
- Bottle gourd₹1,800/q
- Capsicum₹2,500/q
- Pea Pod/Pea Cod/हरी मटर₹11,500/q
- Cucumbar(Kheera)₹3,000/q
📮 Shimla PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
364 post offices across 59 PIN codes in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Showing 1–30 of 364 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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AGPO SO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171003 | PO | Delivery |
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Ambedkarchowk SO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171004 | PO | Delivery |
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Anandpur BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171219 | BO | Delivery |
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Anti BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171206 | BO | Delivery |
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Arhal SO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171223 | PO | Delivery |
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Bachhunchh BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171207 | BO | Delivery |
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Badehari BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171011 | BO | Delivery |
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Bagain SO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171220 | PO | Delivery |
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Baghar BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171202 | BO | Delivery |
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Baghi SO Shimla Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171225 | PO | Delivery |
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Bagri BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171220 | BO | Delivery |
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Bahli BO Rampur Bushahr Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
172022 | BO | Delivery |
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Bakhol BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171202 | BO | Delivery |
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Balag SO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171226 | PO | Delivery |
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Baldeyan SO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171015 | PO | Delivery |
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Balghar BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171220 | BO | Delivery |
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Bamta BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171211 | BO | Delivery |
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Barach BO Rampur Bushahr Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
172001 | BO | Delivery |
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Baragaon SO Shimla Rampur Bushahr Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
172027 | PO | Delivery |
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Barog BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171201 | BO | Delivery |
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Barthata BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171206 | BO | Delivery |
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Basadhar BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171226 | BO | Delivery |
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Basanatpur SO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171018 | PO | Delivery |
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Batari BO Rampur Bushahr Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
172031 | BO | Delivery |
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Beolia BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171013 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhalawag BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171213 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhalu BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171217 | BO | Delivery |
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Bharana BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171212 | BO | Delivery |
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Bharanu BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171210 | BO | Delivery |
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Bharara BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171018 | BO | Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
🌐 Recent Earthquakes Near Shimla
Latest: M2.1 near 17km NNW of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India (1 Sep 2026, 5:28 PM)
- M2.1 · 17km NNW of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India1 Sep 2026, 5:28 PM
- M2.3 · 19km NW of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India30 Aug 2026, 5:25 AM
- M2.7 · 66km ENE of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India28 Aug 2026, 7:15 AM
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Shimla?
Petrol is ₹102.54/L, diesel ₹94.52/L, for Shimla. 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 Shimla's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Shimla'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 Shimla today?
Yes - banks in Himachal Pradesh are open today. Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Shimla today?
Rahu Kalam in Shimla today runs from 3:33 PM to 5:09 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Shimla's Weather and AQI?
Shimla, the former British colonial summer capital and now Himachal Pradesh's capital, is one of India's most visited hill stations, connected by the UNESCO-listed Kalka-Shimla toy train railway. Its tourism runs on two very different weather draws: summer visitors escaping the plains' heat, and winter visitors coming specifically for snowfall.
Hill Station Tourism and Landslide Impact
Snowfall directly determines whether winter tourist season delivers what visitors came for, while monsoon rains bring a real, recurring hazard: landslides on the hill roads connecting Shimla to the plains, which can strand traffic and cut off supply routes for days. Track Shimla weather before a monsoon-season drive on the hill roads.
Seasonal Guide
Mar-Jun: Summer Tourist Season - Cool relief from the plains' heat, Shimla's busiest tourist stretch.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon, Landslide Risk - Heavy rain regularly triggers landslides on approach roads; check conditions before traveling.
Dec-Feb: Winter, Snow Tourism - Snowfall draws a separate wave of visitors; check Shimla AQI and road conditions together in winter.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Himachal Pradesh weather and AQI for how Shimla compares with other cities in the state.