Agra Monsoon: What It Means for Tourism and Monument Preservation
Everything live for Agra, in one place.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Partly cloudy expected through the day. It will feel hotter than the thermometer says.
📊 Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Agra: 70/100 (Fair)
Rank #94 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. Agra'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 1 Sep 2026, 6:31pm
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Agra Today: 318 (Very Poor)
Up 61 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Agra'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 ~333 min
🌦️ Live Weather in Agra Today: 29°C, Partly Cloudy
61% humidity · down 2° yesterday
Today, hour by hour
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 7 AM–6 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 2 Sep, 4:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~2 min
⛽ Agra Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹101.54 and ₹95.02
Petrol down ₹0.77 yesterday
🕉 Agra Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:03 AM · Sunset 6:47 PM · Rahu Kalam 3:37 PM-5:13 PM
🏦 Agra Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 4 Sep
Banks in Uttar Pradesh are open today.
Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep (in 2 days)🔔 Weather Alerts for Agra Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Uttar Pradesh right now.
📍 Compare Agra with Nearby Cities
vs Firozabad, Hathras and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Agra | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agra YOU ARE HERE | — | 318 | — | 29°C | 9% |
| Firozabad 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 40 km | 50 | ✓ 84% better | 30°C | 8% |
| Hathras 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 46 km | — | — | 30°C | 16% |
| Mathura 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 48 km | 382 | ✗ 20% worse | 31°C | 14% |
| Chittorgarh 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 50 km | 324 | ≈ same | 28°C | 14% |
| Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 53 km | — | — | 26°C | 29% |
| Bharatpur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 53 km | 335 | ✗ 5% worse | 28°C | 14% |
🌾 Live Agra Mandi Prices Today: Green Chilli ₹1,500, Potato ₹557
Showing 1–2 of 2 markets
Agra APMC (Agra)4 items
- Green Chilli₹1,500/q
- Potato₹557/q
- Rice₹5,976/q
- Wheat₹2,970/q
Prayagraj APMC (Prayagraj)8 items
- Ginger(Green)₹8,000/q
- Groundnut₹13,090/q
- Onion₹3,000/q
- Paddy(Common)₹1,850/q
- Potato₹700/q
- Wheat₹2,250/q
- Wheat₹2,250/q
- Wheat₹2,329/q
📮 Agra PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
789 post offices across 110 PIN codes in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Showing 781–789 of 789 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Zera BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212303 | BO | Delivery |
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Nagrajpur BO Saharanpur Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
247001 | BO | Delivery |
|
Sagrai BO Budaun Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
243638 | BO | Delivery |
|
Ramnagra BO Bahraich Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
271804 | BO | Delivery |
|
Kondragrant BO Basti Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
272207 | BO | Delivery |
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Tenuwagrant BO Basti Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
272192 | BO | Delivery |
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Para Ramnagra BO Sitapur Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
261204 | BO | Delivery |
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Tawakkalpur Nagra SO Sultanpur Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
228161 | PO | Delivery |
|
Magraiyar BO Kanpur Moffusil Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
209827 | BO | Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
How is Agra'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 Agra is CO. Agra's current AQI of 318 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Agra's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Agra is at Very Poor today (AQI 318). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
Why does 29°C feel like 32°C in Agra?
"Feels like" factors in humidity and wind on top of the actual air temperature. At 61% humidity and 12 kph wind, Agra's air right now feels hotter than the thermometer reading - high humidity slows sweat evaporation, so your body sheds heat less efficiently than the raw air temperature alone would suggest.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Agra?
Petrol is ₹101.54/L, diesel ₹95.02/L, for Agra. 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 Agra's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Agra'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 Agra today?
Yes - banks in Uttar Pradesh are open today. Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Agra today?
Rahu Kalam in Agra today runs from 3:37 PM to 5:13 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Agra's Weather and AQI?
Agra is home to the Taj Mahal, one of the world's most visited monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, drawing tourists from across the globe year-round. The marble monument is protected by the Taj Trapezium Zone, a special regulatory area limiting polluting industry around the city specifically to prevent air pollution from discoloring the stone - a rare case where a monument's preservation depends directly on the region's air quality.
Tourism and Monument Preservation Impact
Agra's tourism economy runs on predictable, comfortable conditions for visitors walking between the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri; dense winter fog, common on the Delhi-Agra highway route, regularly delays coach tours and flights carrying international visitors. Summer heat is severe enough that most tour operators shift sightseeing to early morning. Track Agra AQI - haze directly affects visibility of the monument from a distance.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Mar: Peak Tourist Season - Comfortable sightseeing weather, though December-January fog can delay early tours.
Apr-Jun: Extreme Heat - Highs regularly exceed 44°C; sightseeing is best done at sunrise before the heat sets in.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon - Humid with heavy spells; check Agra weather before an outdoor monument visit.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Uttar Pradesh weather and AQI for how Agra compares with other cities in the state.