Coimbatore Monsoon: What It Means for Textile and Pump Manufacturing
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As of 18 October 2026, Coimbatore is at 24°C and patchy rain nearby, with a 22% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹108.23/L and diesel ₹100.06/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today, about the same as yesterday. Patchy rain nearby expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Coimbatore: 59/100 (Poor)
Rank #183 of 273 tracked cities · down 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. Coimbatore's AQI of 359 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 0.5 more - leaving 59/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Coimbatore Today: 359 (Very Poor)
Flat vs yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Coimbatore'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 ~197 min
Live Weather in Coimbatore Today: 24°C, Patchy rain nearby
77% humidity · down 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–5 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~2 min
Coimbatore Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹108.23 and ₹100.06
Petrol up ₹0.47 yesterday
Coimbatore Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:21 AM · Sunset 5:48 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:23 PM-5:49 PM
Coimbatore Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Tamil Nadu are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Coimbatore Today
Severe: Moderate rain with moderate Thunderstorms is very likely to occur at a few places over Chengalpattu, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai, Vilupuram and Puducherry in next 3 hours.
Compare Coimbatore with Nearby Cities
vs Palakkad, Tiruppur and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Coimbatore | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore YOU ARE HERE | — | 359 | — | 24°C | 22% |
| Palakkad 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 42 km | — | — | 23°C | 29% |
| Tiruppur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 44 km | — | — | 24°C | 20% |
| Erode 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 93 km | — | — | 25°C | 45% |
| Thrissur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 97 km | 388 | ✗ 8% worse | 24°C | 30% |
| Malappuram 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 98 km | — | — | 24°C | 30% |
| Virudhunagar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 114 km | — | — | 24°C | 28% |
Live Coimbatore Mandi Prices Today
Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai )9 items
- Onion₹4,500/q
- Papaya₹2,750/q
- Cluster beans₹3,500/q
- Ashgourd₹1,750/q
- Cowpea(Veg)₹4,500/q
- Thondekai₹4,500/q
- Drumstick₹6,500/q
- Onion Green₹9,500/q
- Mint(Pudina)₹2,750/q
Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai )3 items
- Coriander(Leaves)₹7,250/q
- Bitter gourd₹5,250/q
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,750/q
Coimbatore PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
415 post offices across 110 PIN codes in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Showing 151–180 of 415 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Korangumudi B.O Pollachi Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
642127 | BO | Delivery |
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Kothavadi B.O Pollachi Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
642109 | BO | Delivery |
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Kottaipalayam BO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641110 | BO | Non Delivery |
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Kovaipudur SO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641042 | PO | Delivery |
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Kovilpalayam S.O Pollachi Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
642110 | PO | Delivery |
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Krishnarayapuram BO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641006 | BO | Non Delivery |
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Krishnaswamy Nagar SO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641045 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Kumittipathi BO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641032 | BO | Delivery |
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Kuniamuthur SO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641008 | PO | Delivery |
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Kunnathurpudur BO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641107 | BO | Delivery |
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Kuppaipalayam BO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641107 | BO | Delivery |
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Kuppakonanpudur SO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641038 | PO | Delivery |
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Kuppanur BO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641010 | BO | Delivery |
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Kuppanur BO Tirupur Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641653 | BO | Delivery |
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Kurumbapalayam B.O Pollachi Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
642002 | BO | Delivery |
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Kurumbapalayam BO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641107 | BO | Delivery |
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Kurunallipalayam B.O Pollachi Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641202 | BO | Delivery |
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Lakshmapuram B.O Pollachi Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
642107 | BO | Delivery |
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Lakshminaickenpalayam BO Tirupur Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641658 | BO | Delivery |
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Lawley Road SO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641003 | PO | Delivery |
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Madampatti BO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641010 | BO | Delivery |
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Madhvarayapuram BO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641101 | BO | Non Delivery |
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Madukkarai Cusba BO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641105 | BO | Non Delivery |
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Madukkarai SO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641105 | PO | Delivery |
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Mahadevapuram SO Tirupur Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641305 | PO | Delivery |
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Mahalinga Puram S.O Pollachi Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
642002 | PO | Delivery |
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Makkinaicken Patti S.O Pollachi Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
642003 | PO | Delivery |
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Malayadipalayam BO Tirupur Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641669 | BO | Delivery |
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Malayandipattinam S.O Pollachi Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
642114 | PO | Delivery |
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Malumichampatti SO Coimbatore Division · Tamilnadu Circle |
641050 | PO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Coimbatore'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 Coimbatore is CO. Coimbatore's current AQI of 359 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Coimbatore's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Coimbatore is at Very Poor today (AQI 359). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Coimbatore?
Petrol is ₹108.23/L, diesel ₹100.06/L, for Coimbatore. 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 Coimbatore's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Coimbatore'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 Coimbatore today?
No - banks in Tamil Nadu are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Coimbatore today?
Rahu Kalam in Coimbatore today runs from 4:23 PM to 5:49 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Coimbatore's Weather and AQI?
Coimbatore is one of South India's major manufacturing centers, long nicknamed the 'Manchester of South India' for its textile mills, and is also a globally significant hub for pump manufacturing. It sits at the base of the Nilgiri hills, making it the usual gateway for travelers heading up to Ooty.
Textile and Pump Manufacturing Impact
Textile finishing and pump-casting operations across Coimbatore's industrial clusters run on tight logistics schedules that monsoon disruption affects directly, while the city's role as a hill-station gateway means travelers heading to Ooty check Coimbatore's weather as the first signal of conditions ahead. Track Coimbatore weather before an onward trip into the Nilgiris.
Seasonal Guide
Nov-Feb: Cool, Dry Season - Coimbatore's most comfortable months.
Mar-May: Warm Summer - Hot but generally milder than the plains further north.
Jun-Sep: Monsoon - Check Coimbatore AQI for industrial logistics planning during heavy spells.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Tamil Nadu weather and AQI for how Coimbatore compares with other cities in the state.