Gwalior Monsoon: What It Means for Heritage Tourism and Industrial
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As of 18 October 2026, Gwalior is at 24°C and smoky haze, with a 2% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹114.48/L and diesel ₹99.59/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today, about the same as yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Gwalior: 58/100 (Poor)
Rank #207 of 273 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. Gwalior's AQI of 494 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.3 more - leaving 58/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Gwalior Today: 494 (Severe)
Flat vs yesterday
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Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Gwalior'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 18 Oct, 10:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~339 min
Live Weather in Gwalior 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 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~8 min
Gwalior Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.48 and ₹99.59
Petrol down ₹0.06 yesterday
Gwalior Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:26 AM · Sunset 5:53 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:28 PM-5:54 PM
Gwalior Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Madhya Pradesh are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Gwalior Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Madhya Pradesh right now.
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Live Gwalior Mandi Prices Today
No mandi within 150 km of Gwalior has reported recently. See Madhya Pradesh mandi prices → More on Madhya Pradesh →
Gwalior PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
173 post offices across 23 PIN codes in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Showing 1–30 of 173 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
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AB VIII TM Gwalior S.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
474015 | PO | Delivery |
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Airaya B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475001 | BO | Delivery |
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Ajaypur B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
474001 | BO | Delivery |
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Akbai B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475005 | BO | Delivery |
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Amargarh B.O. Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475330 | BO | Delivery |
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Amrol B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475001 | BO | Delivery |
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Antri S.O (Gwalior Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475001 | PO | Delivery |
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Aron B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475330 | BO | Delivery |
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Badagaon B.O (Mohna) Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475330 | BO | Delivery |
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Badagaon B.O (Morar) Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
474006 | BO | Delivery |
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Badera Bujurg B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475115 | BO | Delivery |
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Badori B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475001 | BO | Delivery |
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Bagwai B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475220 | BO | Delivery |
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Bagwalagaon B.O. Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475330 | BO | Delivery |
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Bahadurpur B.O (MAF) Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
474020 | BO | Delivery |
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Bajana B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475220 | BO | Delivery |
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Bandholi B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
474006 | BO | Delivery |
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Banwar B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475001 | BO | Delivery |
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Barai B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475330 | BO | Delivery |
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Baraua B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
474005 | BO | Delivery |
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Barki Saray B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475001 | BO | Delivery |
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Barotha B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475110 | BO | Delivery |
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Behat S.O (Gwalior Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475002 | PO | Delivery |
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Beru B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475005 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhadroli B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
474005 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhageh B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475115 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhaisnari B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475110 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhegana B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475110 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhitarwar S.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475220 | PO | Delivery |
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Bhori B.O Gwalior Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
475001 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
Recent Earthquakes Near Gwalior
Latest: M3.5 near 140km NNW of Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India (17 Oct 2026, 2:12 PM)
- M3.5 · 140km NNW of Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India17 Oct 2026, 2:12 PM
- M2.5 · 118km ENE of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India4 Oct 2026, 1:16 AM
- M2.9 · 148km NW of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India3 Oct 2026, 6:54 PM
How is Gwalior'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 Gwalior is CO. Gwalior's current AQI of 494 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Gwalior's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Gwalior is at Severe today (AQI 494). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Gwalior?
Petrol is ₹114.48/L, diesel ₹99.59/L, for Gwalior. 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 Gwalior's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Gwalior'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 Gwalior today?
No - banks in Madhya Pradesh are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Gwalior today?
Rahu Kalam in Gwalior today runs from 4:28 PM to 5:54 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Gwalior's Weather and AQI?
Gwalior is built around one of India's most imposing hill forts, Gwalior Fort, and is home to the annual Tansen Music Festival, a major classical-music event honoring the legendary court musician. It also carries a genuine industrial base alongside its heritage-tourism identity, giving it a mixed economy where both fort visitors and factory logistics are weather-sensitive.
Heritage Tourism and Industrial Impact
Fort and palace tours are outdoor, hillside walks that become genuinely difficult in peak summer heat, while the city's manufacturing units plan outdoor logistics around the monsoon. Track Gwalior weather before an outdoor fort visit in summer.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Feb: Cool Season - Gwalior's most comfortable months for fort and heritage tourism.
Mar-Jun: Extreme Heat - Highs regularly exceed 43°C; hillside fort visits shift to early morning.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon - Check Gwalior AQI before outdoor sightseeing during heavy spells.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Madhya Pradesh weather and AQI for how Gwalior compares with other cities in the state.