Howrah Cyclone Risk: Weather and AQI Guide for West Bengal
Everything live for Howrah, in one place.
Air is unhealthy today, about the same as yesterday. Expect heavy rain after 1 PM. It will feel hotter than the thermometer says.
📊 Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Howrah: 58/100 (Poor)
Rank #233 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. Howrah's AQI of 494 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2 more - leaving 58/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 1 Sep 2026, 6:31pm
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Howrah Today: 494 (Severe)
Flat vs yesterday
Last 7 days
🕒 Updated 2 Sep, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~206 min
🌦️ Live Weather in Howrah Today: 30°C, Light rain shower
76% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 4 PM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 2 Sep, 6:49 AM IST · next refresh in ~10 min
⛽ Howrah Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹113.50 and ₹99.82
Petrol down ₹0.01 yesterday
🕉 Howrah Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:44 AM · Sunset 7:28 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:18 PM-5:54 PM
🏦 Howrah Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 4 Sep
Banks in West Bengal are open today.
Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep (in 2 days)🔔 Weather Alerts for Howrah Today
No active IMD weather alerts for West Bengal right now.
📍 Compare Howrah with Nearby Cities
vs Kolkata, South 24 Parganas and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Howrah | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah YOU ARE HERE | — | 494 | — | 30°C | 69% |
| Kolkata 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 6 km | 419 | ✓ 15% better | 30°C | 69% |
| South 24 Parganas 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 10 km | — | — | 29°C | 76% |
| Bishnupur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 23 km | — | — | 27°C | 30% |
| Hooghly 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 35 km | — | — | 30°C | 59% |
| Kalimpong 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 44 km | — | — | 31°C | 25% |
| Alipurduar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 44 km | — | — | 30°C | 25% |
🌾 Live Howrah Mandi Prices Today: Bitter gourd ₹3,500, Brinjal ₹4,500
Showing 1–1 of 1 markets
Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC (Howrah)2 items
- Bitter gourd₹3,500/q
- Brinjal₹4,500/q
📮 Howrah PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
348 post offices across 55 PIN codes in Howrah, West Bengal.
Showing 151–180 of 348 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Hatgacha BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711316 | BO | Delivery |
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Haturia BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711303 | BO | Delivery |
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Hirapur BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711310 | BO | Delivery |
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Hooghly Dock SO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711106 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Howrah HO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711101 | HO | Delivery |
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Howrah Loco Depot SO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711106 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Howrah RS SO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711101 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Howrah VicCotMill SO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711107 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Ichapur Rd SO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711104 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Islampur BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711401 | BO | Delivery |
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Jaduberia BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711316 | BO | Delivery |
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Jagacha SO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711111 | PO | Delivery |
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Jagadishpur BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711315 | BO | Delivery |
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Jagadishpurhat SO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711115 | PO | Delivery |
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Jagatballavpur SO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711408 | PO | Delivery |
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Jagriti SO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711106 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Jalabiswanathpur BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711322 | BO | Delivery |
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Jalalshi BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711411 | BO | Delivery |
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Jallabaj BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711314 | BO | Delivery |
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Jhamtia BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711401 | BO | Delivery |
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Jhinkra BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711401 | BO | Delivery |
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Jhorehat BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711302 | BO | Delivery |
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Jhumjhumi BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711301 | BO | Delivery |
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Joargori BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711303 | BO | Delivery |
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Joka BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711226 | BO | Delivery |
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Joynagar BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711302 | BO | Delivery |
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Joypur Bill BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711205 | BO | Delivery |
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Joypur BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711401 | BO | Delivery |
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Joypur Fakirdas BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711401 | BO | Delivery |
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Jujursa BO Howrah Division · West Bengal Circle |
711302 | BO | Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
🌐 Recent Earthquakes Near Howrah
Latest: M2.7 near 51km SE of Siliguri, West Bengal, India (20 Aug 2026, 4:19 PM)
- M2.7 · 51km SE of Siliguri, West Bengal, India20 Aug 2026, 4:19 PM
How is Howrah'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. Howrah's current AQI of 494 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Howrah's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Howrah is at Severe today (AQI 494). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
Why does 30°C feel like 37°C in Howrah?
"Feels like" factors in humidity and wind on top of the actual air temperature. At 76% humidity and 22 kph wind, Howrah'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.
Are mandi prices rising or falling in Howrah?
Bitter gourd has risen 0.0% at Howrah'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 Howrah?
Petrol is ₹113.50/L, diesel ₹99.82/L, for Howrah. 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 Howrah's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Howrah'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 Howrah today?
Yes - banks in West Bengal are open today. Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Howrah today?
Rahu Kalam in Howrah today runs from 4:18 PM to 5:54 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Howrah's Weather and AQI?
Howrah is a district in West Bengal, part of the Gangetic delta. With a population of 4,850,029, rice cultivation remains a significant part of the local economy here, as in most of West Bengal, 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 West Bengal by early-to-mid June. Outside the monsoon, high humidity most of the year, and the coast faces genuine cyclone risk from the Bay of Bengal. Track Howrah weather and Howrah AQI for current conditions, or see West Bengal weather and AQI for how Howrah 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.