Delhi Minimum Temperature Drops to 16.2°C, Lowest This Month

The Delhi minimum temperature dropped to 16.2 degrees Celsius on Monday, marking the lowest reading recorded in the national capital so far this month, according to the India Meteorological Department.

The minimum was 0.2 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average, indicating cooler early-morning conditions across several parts of the city.

Ayanagar Records Lowest Temperature at 15.7°C

Different weather stations across Delhi reported slightly varying minimum temperatures.

Ayanagar recorded 15.7°C, while Lodhi Road registered 16°C. Palam recorded 16.3°C, and the Ridge station reported a minimum of 16.6°C.

No rainfall was recorded at any of the five monitoring stations.

IMD Forecasts Mainly Clear Skies

The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies for Delhi during the day.

The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 32 degrees Celsius, creating a noticeable difference between the cooler morning and warmer afternoon conditions.

Delhi AQI Stands at 176

Delhi's Air Quality Index stood at 176, placing it in the moderate category, according to Central Pollution Control Board data.

Under the CPCB classification, an AQI between 101 and 200 is considered moderate.

Readings from 201 to 300 fall in the poor category, while 301 to 400 is classified as very poor and 401 to 500 as severe.

Cooler Mornings Arrive in Delhi

The decline in the Delhi minimum temperature signals increasingly cooler mornings as the city moves further into the post-monsoon period.

With no rain reported and mainly clear skies expected, temperatures are likely to remain comfortable during the early hours before rising through the afternoon.