Meerut Monsoon: Weather and AQI Guide for Uttar Pradesh
Everything live for Meerut, in one place.
As of 18 October 2026, Meerut is at 24°C and sunny, with a 1% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹101.51/L and diesel ₹95.00/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today, about the same as yesterday. Sunny expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Meerut: 60/100 (Fair)
Rank #131 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. Meerut's AQI of 481 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 Meerut Today: 481 (Severe)
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Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Meerut'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 ~70 min
Live Weather in Meerut Today: 24°C, Sunny
50% humidity · down 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:05 AM IST · next refresh in ~9 min
Meerut Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹101.51 and ₹95.00
Petrol down ₹0.35 yesterday
Meerut Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:24 AM · Sunset 5:51 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:26 PM-5:52 PM
Meerut Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Uttar Pradesh are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Meerut Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Uttar Pradesh right now.
Compare Meerut with Nearby Cities
vs Niwari, Hapur and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Meerut | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meerut YOU ARE HERE | — | 481 | — | 24°C | 1% |
| Niwari 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 20 km | — | — | 22°C | 1% |
| Hapur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 31 km | 365 | ✓ 24% better | 24°C | 1% |
| Ghaziabad 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 44 km | 494 | ✗ 3% worse | 25°C | 1% |
| Baghpat 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 47 km | 438 | ✓ 9% better | 24°C | 1% |
| Muzaffarnagar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 54 km | 425 | ✓ 12% better | 22°C | 3% |
| Bijnor 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 58 km | — | — | 22°C | 3% |
Live Meerut Mandi Prices Today: Wood ₹720
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Meerut APMC (Meerut)1 item
- Wood₹720/q
Meerut PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
271 post offices across 26 PIN codes in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
Showing 271–271 of 271 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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W K Road SO Meerut Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
250001 | PO | Non Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Meerut'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 Meerut is CO. Meerut's current AQI of 481 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Meerut's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Meerut is at Severe today (AQI 481). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
Are mandi prices rising or falling in Meerut?
Wood has risen 0.0% at Meerut'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 Meerut?
Petrol is ₹101.51/L, diesel ₹95.00/L, for Meerut. 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 Meerut's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Meerut'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 Meerut today?
No - banks in Uttar Pradesh are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Meerut today?
Rahu Kalam in Meerut today runs from 4:26 PM to 5:52 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Meerut's Weather and AQI?
Meerut is a district in Uttar Pradesh, part of the Gangetic plain. With a population of 3,443,689, agriculture, particularly wheat and sugarcane, remains a significant part of the local economy here, as in most of Uttar Pradesh, 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 Uttar Pradesh by late June to early July. Outside the monsoon, summer highs regularly exceed 42°C, with dense winter fog common in December-January. Track Meerut weather and Meerut AQI for current conditions, or see Uttar Pradesh weather and AQI for how Meerut 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.