Patiala Monsoon: Weather and AQI Guide for Punjab
Everything live for Patiala, in one place.
As of 18 October 2026, Patiala is at 22°C and smoky haze, with a 3% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹105.33/L and diesel ₹95.24/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and better than yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Patiala: 60/100 (Fair)
Rank #123 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. Patiala's AQI of 347 took off 40 points; fuel here is at or below the national average and took off 0 more - leaving 60/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Patiala Today: 347 (Very Poor)
Down 47 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Patiala'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 AM IST · next refresh in ~198 min
Live Weather in Patiala Today: 22°C, Smoky haze
58% 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, 6:50 AM IST · next refresh in ~2 min
Patiala Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹105.33 and ₹95.24
Petrol down ₹0.23 yesterday
Patiala Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:19 AM · Sunset 5:46 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:21 PM-5:47 PM
Patiala Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Punjab are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Patiala Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Punjab right now.
Compare Patiala with Nearby Cities
vs Ambala, Sangrur and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Patiala | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patiala YOU ARE HERE | — | 347 | — | 22°C | 3% |
| Ambala 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 37 km | 97 | ✓ 72% better | 19°C | 3% |
| Sangrur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 55 km | — | — | 22°C | 2% |
| Kaithal 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 59 km | 300 | ✓ 14% better | 21°C | 2% |
| Chandigarh 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 59 km | 450 | ✗ 30% worse | 26°C | 3% |
| Fatehgarh Sahib 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 69 km | — | — | 22°C | 2% |
| Rupnagar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 72 km | 469 | ✗ 35% worse | 20°C | 2% |
Live Patiala Mandi Prices Today: Apple ₹8,500, Banana ₹2,400
Showing 1–2 of 2 markets
Patiala APMC (Patiala)21 items
- Apple₹8,500/q
- Banana₹2,400/q
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,600/q
- Brinjal₹2,100/q
- Cabbage₹2,700/q
- Capsicum₹5,700/q
- Carrot₹2,500/q
- Cauliflower₹2,000/q
- Coriander(Leaves)₹3,000/q
- Garlic₹10,000/q
- Lemon₹11,000/q
- Mint(Pudina)₹4,900/q
- Mousambi(Sweet Lime)₹3,100/q
- Onion₹4,600/q
- Papaya₹3,200/q
- Pineapple₹7,200/q
- Potato₹600/q
- Pumpkin₹1,700/q
- Raddish₹1,600/q
- Tomato₹2,100/q
- Water Melon₹2,000/q
Patiala(Anaj Mandi Sanaur Road) APMC (Patiala)1 item
- Paddy(Common)₹2,461/q
Patiala PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
183 post offices across 25 PIN codes in Patiala, Punjab.
Showing 181–183 of 183 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Urdan BO Patiala Division · Punjab Circle |
140602 | BO | Delivery |
|
Wazidpur BO Patiala Division · Punjab Circle |
147007 | BO | Delivery |
|
Mubarakpur SO Patiala Chandigarh Division · Punjab Circle |
140201 | PO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Patiala'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 Patiala is CO. Patiala's current AQI of 347 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Patiala's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Patiala is at Very Poor today (AQI 347). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
Are mandi prices rising or falling in Patiala?
Apple has risen 0.0% at Patiala's mandi in the latest reporting cycle - the biggest mover among commodities tracked there right now. Mandi (wholesale) prices update daily from Government of India data.gov.in reports.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Patiala?
Petrol is ₹105.33/L, diesel ₹95.24/L, for Patiala. 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 Patiala's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Patiala'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 Patiala today?
No - banks in Punjab are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Patiala today?
Rahu Kalam in Patiala today runs from 4:21 PM to 5:47 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Patiala's Weather and AQI?
Patiala is a district in Punjab, part of the Indo-Gangetic plain. With a population of 1,895,686, 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 Patiala weather and Patiala AQI for current conditions, or see Punjab weather and AQI for how Patiala 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.