Balasore Cyclone Risk: Weather and AQI Guide for Odisha
Everything live for Balasore, in one place.
As of 17 October 2026, Balasore is at 25°C and overcast, with a 8% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹108.97/L and diesel ₹100.70/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and better than yesterday. Overcast expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Balasore: 59/100 (Poor)
Rank #179 of 271 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. Balasore's AQI of 481 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 0.7 more - leaving 59/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Balasore Today: 463 (Severe)
Down 25 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Balasore'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 17 Oct, 10:21 AM IST · next refresh in ~307 min
Live Weather in Balasore Today: 25°C, Overcast
85% humidity · down 0° yesterday
Today, hour by hour
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 1 PM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 9:34 AM IST · next refresh in ~6 min
Balasore Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹108.97 and ₹100.70
Petrol flat vs yesterday
Balasore Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 7:01 AM · Sunset 6:29 PM · Rahu Kalam 9:53 AM-11:19 AM
Balasore Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Maha Saptami
Banks in Odisha are closed today (Maha Saptami).
Weather Alerts for Balasore Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Odisha right now.
Compare Balasore with Nearby Cities
vs Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Balasore | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balasore YOU ARE HERE | — | 463 | — | 25°C | 8% |
| Mayurbhanj 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 54 km | — | — | 24°C | 11% |
| Bhadrak 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 65 km | — | — | 25°C | 4% |
| Jajpur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 95 km | — | — | 25°C | 4% |
| Jhargram 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 106 km | — | — | 30°C | 12% |
| Purba Medinipur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 112 km | — | — | 30°C | 13% |
| Paschim Medinipur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 112 km | — | — | 30°C | 13% |
Live Balasore Mandi Prices Today
No mandi within 150 km of Balasore has reported recently. See Odisha mandi prices → More on Odisha →
Balasore PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
6 post offices across 3 PIN codes in Balasore, Odisha.
Showing 1–6 of 6 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Balasore Court S.O Balasore Division · Odisha Circle |
756001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Balasore H.O Balasore Division · Odisha Circle |
756001 | HO | Delivery |
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Balasore RS S.O Balasore Division · Odisha Circle |
756001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Gopalpur S.O (Balasore) Balasore Division · Odisha Circle |
756044 | PO | Delivery |
|
Nayabazar Balasore S.O Balasore Division · Odisha Circle |
756001 | PO | Non Delivery |
|
Puruna Balasore B.O Balasore Division · Odisha Circle |
756002 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Balasore'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 Balasore is CO. Balasore's current AQI of 463 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Balasore's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Balasore is at Severe today (AQI 463). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Balasore?
Petrol is ₹108.97/L, diesel ₹100.70/L, for Balasore. 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 Balasore's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Balasore'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 Balasore today?
No - banks in Odisha are closed today (Maha Saptami).
What is Rahu Kalam in Balasore today?
Rahu Kalam in Balasore today runs from 9:53 AM to 11:19 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Balasore's Weather and AQI?
Balasore is a district in Odisha, part of the eastern coastal plain. With a population of 2,320,529, rice cultivation remains a significant part of the local economy here, as in most of Odisha, 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 Odisha by June. Outside the monsoon, hot, humid summers, and the coast faces genuine cyclone risk between October and December. Track Balasore weather and Balasore AQI for current conditions, or see Odisha weather and AQI for how Balasore 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.