Akola Monsoon: Weather and AQI Guide for Maharashtra
Everything live for Akola, in one place.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Partly cloudy expected through the day.
📊 Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Akola: 58/100 (Poor)
Rank #199 of 261 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. Akola's AQI of 347 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 1 Sep 2026, 6:31pm
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Akola Today: 365 (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 2 Sep, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~332 min
🌦️ Live Weather in Akola Today: 23°C, Partly Cloudy
84% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 2 Sep, 4:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~2 min
⛽ Akola Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹112.06 and ₹98.73
Petrol up ₹0.85 yesterday
🕉 Akola Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 5:59 AM · Sunset 6:43 PM · Rahu Kalam 3:33 PM-5:09 PM
🏦 Akola Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 6 Sep
Banks in Maharashtra are open today.
Next closure: Sunday, 6 Sep (in 4 days)🔔 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 | — | 365 | — | 23°C | 17% |
| Jalgaon 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 60 km | 47 | ✓ 87% better | 22°C | 17% |
| Washim 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 72 km | — | — | 21°C | 27% |
| Amravati 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 81 km | 47 | ✓ 87% better | 23°C | 28% |
| Burhanpur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 102 km | — | — | 23°C | 24% |
| Hingoli 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 114 km | 55 | ✓ 85% better | 21°C | 28% |
| Sindhudurg 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 119 km | — | — | 21°C | 28% |
🌾 Live Akola Mandi Prices Today: Garlic ₹17,000, Jowar(Sorghum) ₹2,480
Showing 1–1 of 1 markets
Akola APMC (Akola)7 items
- Garlic₹17,000/q
- Jowar(Sorghum)₹2,480/q
- Onion₹3,500/q
- Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole)₹8,200/q
- Safflower₹4,285/q
- Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til)₹9,000/q
- Soyabean₹6,045/q
📮 Akola PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
248 post offices across 33 PIN codes in Akola, Maharashtra.
Showing 241–248 of 248 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Yeranda B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444401 | BO | Delivery |
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Zodga B.O Akola Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444405 | BO | Delivery |
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Naya Akola B.O Amaravati Division · Maharashtra Circle |
444801 | BO | Delivery |
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Akola (Niklak) B.O Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division · Maharashtra Circle |
431202 | BO | Delivery |
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Akola B.O Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division · Maharashtra Circle |
431208 | BO | Delivery |
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Murud Akola B.O Osmanabad Division · Maharashtra Circle |
413511 | BO | Delivery |
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Akola Wasud B.O Pandharpur Division · Maharashtra Circle |
413307 | BO | Delivery |
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Akola Bazar S.O Yeotmal Division · Maharashtra Circle |
445109 | PO | Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
🌐 Recent Earthquakes Near Akola
Latest: M2.9 near 55km N of Nashik, Maharashtra, India (1 Sep 2026, 3:58 PM)
- M2.9 · 55km N of Nashik, Maharashtra, India1 Sep 2026, 3:58 PM
- M2.5 · 48km NNW of Nashik, Maharashtra, India1 Sep 2026, 3:12 PM
- M3.7 · 53km N of Nashik, Maharashtra, India1 Sep 2026, 2:43 PM
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 365 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Akola's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Akola is at Very Poor today (AQI 365). 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?
Yes - banks in Maharashtra are open today. Next closure: Sunday, 6 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Akola today?
Rahu Kalam in Akola 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 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.