Bathinda Monsoon: Weather and AQI Guide for Punjab
Everything live for Bathinda, in one place.
As of 18 October 2026, Bathinda is at 20°C and smoky haze, with a 0% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹104.72/L and diesel ₹94.66/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Bathinda: 70/100 (Fair)
Rank #75 of 273 tracked cities · up 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. Bathinda's AQI of 300 took off 30 points; fuel here is at or below the national average and took off 0 more - leaving 70/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Bathinda Today: 341 (Very Poor)
Up 6 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Bathinda'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, 4:20 PM IST · next refresh in ~145 min
Live Weather in Bathinda Today: 20°C, Smoky haze
52% humidity · down 1° 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 ~10 min
Bathinda Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹104.72 and ₹94.66
Petrol down ₹0.84 yesterday
Bathinda Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:18 AM · Sunset 5:45 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:20 PM-5:46 PM
Bathinda Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Punjab are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Bathinda Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Punjab right now.
Compare Bathinda with Nearby Cities
vs Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Bathinda | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathinda YOU ARE HERE | — | 341 | — | 20°C | 0% |
| Ludhiana 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 36 km | 463 | ✗ 36% worse | 21°C | 1% |
| Fatehgarh Sahib 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 41 km | — | — | 21°C | 0% |
| Patiala 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 47 km | 341 | ≈ same | 21°C | 0% |
| Rupnagar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 52 km | 469 | ✗ 38% worse | 20°C | 0% |
| Sangrur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 56 km | — | — | 22°C | 0% |
| Barnala 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 63 km | — | — | 21°C | 0% |
Live Bathinda Mandi Prices Today
Ambala Cantt. APMC2 items
- Green Fodder₹280/q
- Dry Fodder₹950/q
Bathinda PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
157 post offices across 23 PIN codes in Bathinda, Punjab.
Showing 151–157 of 157 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Siryewala BO Bhatinda Division · Punjab Circle |
151206 | BO | Delivery |
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Talwandi Sabo SO Bhatinda Division · Punjab Circle |
151302 | PO | Delivery |
|
Teona BO Bhatinda Division · Punjab Circle |
151005 | BO | Delivery |
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Teona Pujarian BO Bhatinda Division · Punjab Circle |
151302 | BO | Delivery |
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Tung Wali BO Bhatinda Division · Punjab Circle |
151511 | BO | Delivery |
|
Virk Kalan BO Bhatinda Division · Punjab Circle |
151007 | BO | Delivery |
|
Virk Khurd BO Bhatinda Division · Punjab Circle |
151007 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Bathinda'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 Bathinda is CO. Bathinda's current AQI of 341 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Bathinda's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Bathinda is at Very Poor today (AQI 341). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Bathinda?
Petrol is ₹104.72/L, diesel ₹94.66/L, for Bathinda. 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 Bathinda's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Bathinda'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 Bathinda today?
No - banks in Punjab are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Bathinda today?
Rahu Kalam in Bathinda today runs from 4:20 PM to 5:46 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Bathinda's Weather and AQI?
Bathinda is a district in Punjab, part of the Indo-Gangetic plain. With a population of 1,388,525, agriculture, especially wheat and rice, remains a significant part of the local economy here, as in most of Punjab, 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 Punjab by late June to early July. Outside the monsoon, summer highs regularly exceed 40°C, with dense winter fog common in December-January. Track Bathinda weather and Bathinda AQI for current conditions, or see Punjab weather and AQI for how Bathinda 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.