Kota Monsoon: What It Means for Student Population and Industrial
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As of 18 October 2026, Kota is at 24°C and smoky haze, with a 2% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹112.21/L and diesel ₹97.36/L here today.
Air is moderate today, about the same as yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Kota: 78/100 (Fair)
Rank #64 of 273 tracked cities · up 20 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. Kota's AQI of 200 took off 20 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 1.6 more - leaving 78/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Kota Today: 200 (Moderate)
Flat vs yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
PM2.5 is driving Kota'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, 10:21 PM IST · next refresh in ~327 min
Live Weather in Kota Today: 24°C, Smoky haze
70% humidity · down 2° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–2 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~11 min
Kota Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹112.21 and ₹97.36
Petrol down ₹0.98 yesterday
Kota Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:17 AM · Sunset 5:44 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:19 PM-5:45 PM
Kota Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Rajasthan are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Kota Today
Severe: Thundering with Lightning, Hailstorm, Gusty winds(40-50 KMPH) and Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Jaipur in next 3 hours.
Compare Kota with Nearby Cities
vs Bundi, Chittorgarh and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Kota | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kota YOU ARE HERE | — | 200 | — | 24°C | 2% |
| Bundi 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 35 km | 365 | ✗ 83% worse | 23°C | 2% |
| Chittorgarh 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 57 km | 341 | ✗ 71% worse | 23°C | 2% |
| Baran 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 69 km | 450 | ✗ 125% worse | 24°C | 3% |
| Jhalawar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 72 km | 300 | ✗ 50% worse | 24°C | 10% |
| Sheopur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 102 km | — | — | 22°C | 6% |
| Sawai Madhopur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 104 km | 438 | ✗ 119% worse | 25°C | 2% |
Live Kota Mandi Prices Today
Sheopurkalan APMC3 items
- Paddy(Common)₹3,900/q
- Paddy(Common)₹4,015/q
- Mustard₹8,300/q
Kota PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
197 post offices across 35 PIN codes in Kota, Rajasthan.
Showing 151–180 of 197 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Nimola B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325009 | BO | Delivery |
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Nonera B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325004 | BO | Delivery |
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P.I.P. Kota S.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
324005 | PO | Delivery |
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Parliya B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325201 | BO | Delivery |
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Pipa Khedi B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
326519 | BO | Delivery |
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Piplda B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325004 | BO | Delivery |
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Polai Kalan B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325203 | BO | Delivery |
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Pushod B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325004 | BO | Delivery |
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Rajopa B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325004 | BO | Delivery |
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Ram Ganj Mandi S.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
326519 | PO | Delivery |
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Ranodia B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325004 | BO | Delivery |
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Ranpur B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325003 | BO | Delivery |
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Rel B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325203 | BO | Delivery |
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Richhadia B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
326529 | BO | Delivery |
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Rolana B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325601 | BO | Delivery |
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Ruddha Kheda B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
326518 | BO | Delivery |
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Sahrod B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325207 | BO | Delivery |
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Salawad Khurd B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
326530 | BO | Delivery |
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Salera Khurd B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
326518 | BO | Delivery |
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Sangod S.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325601 | PO | Delivery |
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Sarola B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325208 | BO | Delivery |
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Satal Khedi B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
326519 | BO | Delivery |
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Sawan Bhadon B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325602 | BO | Delivery |
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Shahnawda B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325004 | BO | Delivery |
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Shyampura B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325601 | BO | Delivery |
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Simlia S.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
325203 | PO | Delivery |
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Small Industrial Area Kota S.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
324007 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Sogaria B.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
324002 | BO | Delivery |
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Subhash Marg Kota S.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
324001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Subzi Mandi Kota S.O Kota Division · Rajasthan Circle |
324006 | PO | Non Delivery |
Gas Price
Recent Earthquakes Near Kota
Latest: M5.8 near 665km W of Bikaner, Rajasthan, India (17 Oct 2026, 10:37 AM)
- M5.8 · 665km W of Bikaner, Rajasthan, India17 Oct 2026, 10:37 AM
How is Kota'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 Kota is PM2.5. Kota's current AQI of 200 falls in the "Moderate" band (101–200).
Is Kota's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Kota is at Moderate today (AQI 200). Sensitive groups (children, elderly, asthma/heart conditions) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Kota?
Petrol is ₹112.21/L, diesel ₹97.36/L, for Kota. 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 Kota's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Kota'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 Kota today?
No - banks in Rajasthan are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Kota today?
Rahu Kalam in Kota today runs from 4:19 PM to 5:45 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Kota's Weather and AQI?
Kota is nationally known as India's largest hub for competitive-exam coaching, with hundreds of thousands of students relocating there each year to prepare for engineering and medical entrance exams. That transient student population, commuting daily between hostels and coaching centers on foot, bicycle and shared transport, makes everyday weather - not just extreme events - a genuine daily-planning factor for a huge share of the city's residents.
Student Population and Industrial Impact
Beyond its coaching-hub identity, Kota sits on the Chambal River and carries a real industrial base in fertilizer and chemical manufacturing, both of which run large outdoor logistics operations sensitive to monsoon disruption. Track Kota weather before a daily commute during heavy rain.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Mar: Cool Season - Kota's most comfortable months for the student population's daily routine.
Apr-Jun: Extreme Heat - Highs regularly exceed 44°C.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon - Check Kota AQI and rain alerts together before a commute during heavy spells.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Rajasthan weather and AQI for how Kota compares with other cities in the state.