Shimla Hill Station Tourism and Landslide: Weather and AQI Guide
Everything live for Shimla, in one place.
As of 19 October 2026, Shimla is at 12°C and clear, with a 2% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹102.54/L and diesel ₹94.52/L here today.
Clear expected through the day.
Live Air Quality in Shimla
Live Weather in Shimla Today: 12°C, Clear
52% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 19 Oct, 9:34 AM IST · next refresh in ~14 min
Shimla Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹102.54 and ₹94.52
Petrol down ₹0.61 yesterday
Shimla Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:23 AM · Sunset 5:48 PM · Rahu Kalam 7:49 AM-9:14 AM
Shimla Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Dussehra/Durga Puja
Banks in Himachal Pradesh are closed today (Dussehra/Durga Puja).
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 Solan12 items
- Apple₹10,000/q
- Papaya₹4,000/q
- Water Melon₹3,700/q
- Banana₹5,400/q
- French Beans(Frasbean)₹4,500/q
- Onion₹4,200/q
- Coriander(Leaves)₹4,500/q
- Garlic₹14,000/q
- Potato₹1,800/q
- Guava₹9,000/q
- Bitter gourd₹2,800/q
- Mousambi(Sweet Lime)₹4,800/q
Shimla PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
364 post offices across 59 PIN codes in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Showing 271–300 of 364 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Pahal BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171007 | BO | Delivery |
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Pandoa BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171019 | BO | Delivery |
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Pandranu BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171206 | BO | Delivery |
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Panesh BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171014 | BO | Delivery |
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Panog BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171204 | BO | Delivery |
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Parala BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171220 | BO | Delivery |
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Pauria BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171211 | BO | Delivery |
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Pawan BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171210 | BO | Delivery |
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Peeran BO Solan Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
173217 | BO | Delivery |
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Pekha BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171208 | BO | Delivery |
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Phancha BO Rampur Bushahr Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
172101 | BO | Delivery |
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Pharal BO Rampur Bushahr Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
172029 | BO | Delivery |
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Poabo BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171006 | BO | Delivery |
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Praunthi BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171205 | BO | Delivery |
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Pujarli No2 BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171205 | BO | Delivery |
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Pujarli No3 BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171203 | BO | Delivery |
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Pujarli No4 BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171207 | BO | Delivery |
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Pulbahal BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171226 | BO | Delivery |
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Purag BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171202 | BO | Delivery |
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Quinal BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171202 | BO | Delivery |
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Rajhana BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171009 | BO | Delivery |
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Rampur Bushahr HO Rampur Bushahr Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
172001 | HO | Delivery |
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Rampur Keonthal BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171011 | BO | Delivery |
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Ranol BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171214 | BO | Delivery |
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Ratnari BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171225 | BO | Delivery |
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Rauri BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171011 | BO | Delivery |
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Rawlakiar BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171202 | BO | Delivery |
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Rewag BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171301 | BO | Delivery |
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Rohal BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171208 | BO | Delivery |
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Rohru SO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171207 | PO | Delivery |
Gas Price
Recent Earthquakes Near Shimla
Latest: M4.1 near 40km ENE of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India (17 Oct 2026, 4:36 AM)
- M4.1 · 40km ENE of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India17 Oct 2026, 4:36 AM
- M2.1 · 18km N of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India12 Oct 2026, 10:31 PM
- M3.1 · 18km N of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India12 Oct 2026, 4:40 PM
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?
No - banks in Himachal Pradesh are closed today (Dussehra/Durga Puja).
What is Rahu Kalam in Shimla today?
Rahu Kalam in Shimla today runs from 7:49 AM to 9:14 AM. 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.