Jaisalmer Sparse Monsoon: What It Means for Desert Safari Tourism
Everything live for Jaisalmer, in one place.
Air is moderate today and better than yesterday. Severe sandstorm expected through the day.
📊 Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Jaisalmer: 68/100 (Fair)
Rank #111 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. Jaisalmer's AQI of 257 took off 30 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.2 more - leaving 68/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 1 Sep 2026, 6:31pm
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Jaisalmer Today: 200 (Moderate)
Down 57 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Jaisalmer'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 ~141 min
🌦️ Live Weather in Jaisalmer Today: 26°C, Severe sandstorm
65% humidity · up 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–11 AM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 2 Sep, 7:49 AM IST · next refresh in ~5 min
⛽ Jaisalmer Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.15 and ₹99.30
Petrol up ₹0.96 yesterday
🕉 Jaisalmer Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 5:34 AM · Sunset 6:18 PM · Rahu Kalam 3:08 PM-4:44 PM
🏦 Jaisalmer Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 4 Sep
Banks in Rajasthan are open today.
Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep (in 2 days)🔔 Weather Alerts for Jaisalmer Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Rajasthan right now.
📍 Compare Jaisalmer with Nearby Cities
vs Barmer, Phalodi and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Jaisalmer | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaisalmer YOU ARE HERE | — | 200 | — | 26°C | 9% |
| Barmer 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 138 km | 306 | ✗ 53% worse | 26°C | 15% |
| Phalodi 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 147 km | — | — | 27°C | 11% |
| Balotra 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 179 km | — | — | 27°C | 9% |
| Jodhpur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 223 km | 463 | ✗ 132% worse | 27°C | 15% |
| Bikaner 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 267 km | 271 | ✗ 36% worse | 29°C | 4% |
| Pali 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 274 km | 376 | ✗ 88% worse | 26°C | 16% |
🌾 Live Jaisalmer Mandi Prices Today: Potato ₹1,100
Showing 1–1 of 1 markets
Jaisalmer APMC (Jaisalmer)1 item
- Potato₹1,100/q
📮 Jaisalmer PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
356 post offices across 13 PIN codes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Showing 181–210 of 356 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Khinya BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Khoohri SO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345034 | PO | Delivery |
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Khuhra Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345026 | BO | Delivery |
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Khuifatoojanwali At Khadoojan Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Khuiyala BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Khumansar Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345025 | BO | Delivery |
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Khyala Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345027 | BO | Delivery |
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Koda BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345027 | BO | Delivery |
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Kodiyasar Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345027 | BO | Delivery |
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Kohra B.O Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345027 | BO | Delivery |
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Kolootala Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345022 | BO | Delivery |
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Kotha Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Kotri BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345034 | BO | Delivery |
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Kula Tala Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Kuldhar Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Kumhar Kotha Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Kunda BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345027 | BO | Delivery |
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Kuntara Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Lakha BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345027 | BO | Delivery |
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Lakhmana Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345027 | BO | Delivery |
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Lanela BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Langtala Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345022 | BO | Delivery |
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Lathi SO Jaisalmer Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345031 | PO | Delivery |
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Lawan BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345021 | BO | Delivery |
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Laxmansar Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345021 | BO | Delivery |
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Liloi Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345022 | BO | Delivery |
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Lohar Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Loharki BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345023 | BO | Delivery |
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Longasar Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345025 | BO | Delivery |
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Longewala Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345022 | BO | Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
How is Jaisalmer'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 Jaisalmer is CO. Jaisalmer's current AQI of 200 falls in the "Moderate" band (101–200).
Is Jaisalmer's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Jaisalmer is at Moderate today (AQI 200). Sensitive groups (children, elderly, asthma/heart conditions) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Are mandi prices rising or falling in Jaisalmer?
Potato has risen 0.0% at Jaisalmer'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 Jaisalmer?
Petrol is ₹114.15/L, diesel ₹99.30/L, for Jaisalmer. 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 Jaisalmer's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Jaisalmer'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 Jaisalmer today?
Yes - banks in Rajasthan are open today. Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Jaisalmer today?
Rahu Kalam in Jaisalmer today runs from 3:08 PM to 4:44 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Jaisalmer's Weather and AQI?
Jaisalmer, the 'Golden City', sits deep in the Thar Desert and is built almost entirely around desert tourism - its living fort is part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan UNESCO World Heritage Site, and camel treks to the Sam sand dunes are one of the most popular desert experiences in India. This is arguably the most weather-defined tourism economy on this list: the desert itself is the product.
Desert Safari Tourism Impact
Camel treks and overnight desert camps run entirely outdoors, and Jaisalmer's summer heat is severe enough that almost the entire desert-tourism trade shuts down or shifts to night safaris between April and June. Track Jaisalmer weather before booking a desert camp or camel trek.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Mar: Peak Desert Tourism Season - Warm days and cold nights - virtually all desert-safari bookings fall in this window.
Apr-Jun: Extreme Heat - Among the harshest conditions of any Indian tourist destination, regularly past 45°C.
Jul-Sep: Sparse Monsoon - Minimal but locally significant rainfall; check Jaisalmer AQI during dust-storm-prone months.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Rajasthan weather and AQI for how Jaisalmer compares with other cities in the state.