Akola Monsoon: Weather and AQI Guide for Maharashtra
Everything live for Akola, in one place.
As of 18 October 2026, Akola is at 24°C and smoky haze, with a 1% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹112.06/L and diesel ₹98.73/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Akola: 58/100 (Poor)
Rank #204 of 273 tracked cities · down 10 pts 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. Akola's AQI of 382 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 1.6 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 Akola Today: 400 (Very Poor)
Up 18 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Akola'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 ~27 min
Live Weather in Akola Today: 24°C, Smoky haze
68% humidity · up 1° yesterday
Today, hour by hour
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–12 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~11 min
Akola Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹112.06 and ₹98.73
Petrol up ₹0.85 yesterday
Akola Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:22 AM · Sunset 5:49 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:24 PM-5:50 PM
Akola Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Maharashtra are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Akola Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Maharashtra right now.
Compare Akola with Nearby Cities
vs Jalgaon, Washim and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Akola | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akola YOU ARE HERE | — | 400 | — | 24°C | 1% |
| Jalgaon 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 60 km | 250 | ✓ 38% better | 23°C | 3% |
| Washim 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 72 km | — | — | 22°C | 6% |
| Amravati 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 81 km | 335 | ✓ 16% better | 22°C | 4% |
| Burhanpur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 102 km | — | — | 23°C | 3% |
| Hingoli 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 114 km | 335 | ✓ 16% better | 21°C | 3% |
| Nashik 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 119 km | 494 | ✗ 24% worse | 21°C | 3% |
Live Akola Mandi Prices Today
No mandi within 150 km of Akola has reported recently. See Maharashtra mandi prices → More on Maharashtra →
Akola PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
248 post offices across 33 PIN codes in Akola, Maharashtra.
Showing 61–90 of 248 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dhabha B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444401 | BO | Delivery |
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Dhotardi B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444102 | BO | Delivery |
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Digras B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444501 | BO | Delivery |
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Dongargaon B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444104 | BO | Delivery |
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Dongargaon B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444311 | BO | Delivery |
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Donwada B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444003 | BO | Delivery |
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Durgwada B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444107 | BO | Delivery |
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Gaigaon B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444109 | BO | Delivery |
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Gajanan Nagar B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444002 | BO | Delivery |
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Gandhigram B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444006 | BO | Delivery |
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Gandhinagar Akola S.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444004 | PO | Delivery |
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Gawandgaon B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444501 | BO | Delivery |
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Ghodegaon B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444108 | BO | Delivery |
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Ghota B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444107 | BO | Delivery |
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Ghungshi B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444107 | BO | Delivery |
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Ghusar B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444003 | BO | Delivery |
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Goregaon B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444102 | BO | Delivery |
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Goregaon KD B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444006 | BO | Delivery |
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Gudadhi B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444005 | BO | Delivery |
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Hanwadi B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444108 | BO | Delivery |
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Hata B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444311 | BO | Delivery |
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Hatgaon B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444107 | BO | Delivery |
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Hatola B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444405 | BO | Delivery |
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Hatrun B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444109 | BO | Delivery |
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Hingani KD B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444103 | BO | Delivery |
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Hirpur B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444107 | BO | Delivery |
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Hivara Mana B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444106 | BO | Delivery |
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Hiwarkhed Ruprao S.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444103 | PO | Delivery |
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Jalgaon Nahate B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444126 | BO | Delivery |
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Jamakeshwar B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444405 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
Recent Earthquakes Near Akola
Latest: M2.3 near 86km W of Nashik, Maharashtra, India (17 Oct 2026, 3:47 AM)
- M2.3 · 86km W of Nashik, Maharashtra, India17 Oct 2026, 3:47 AM
- M2.2 · 85km W of Nashik, Maharashtra, India17 Oct 2026, 3:33 AM
- M2.9 · 130km NW of Nizamabad, Telangana, India15 Oct 2026, 4:58 AM
How is Akola'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 Akola is CO. Akola's current AQI of 400 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Akola's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Akola is at Very Poor today (AQI 400). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Akola?
Petrol is ₹112.06/L, diesel ₹98.73/L, for Akola. 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 Akola's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Akola'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 Akola today?
No - banks in Maharashtra are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Akola today?
Rahu Kalam in Akola today runs from 4:24 PM to 5:50 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Akola's Weather and AQI?
Akola is a district in Maharashtra, part of the Deccan plateau. With a population of 1,813,906, agriculture and, in many districts, industry remains a significant part of the local economy here, as in most of Maharashtra, 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 Maharashtra by June. Outside the monsoon, summer highs regularly exceed 38°C, though conditions vary sharply between the coast and the interior. Track Akola weather and Akola AQI for current conditions, or see Maharashtra weather and AQI for how Akola 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.