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Delhi Shivers as Temperatures Plummet to Chilly Lows
7 Nov
Summary
- Delhi records coldest night of the season at 12.7°C
- Temperatures 3 degrees below normal for this time of year
- Cold northwesterly winds and clear skies contribute to the chill
As of November 7th, 2025, the national capital of India, Delhi, has recorded its coldest night of the season so far. The mercury dipped to a chilly 12.7 degrees Celsius, marking a sharp drop from the 18.4 degrees Celsius recorded just a day earlier.
This reading was a significant 3 degrees below the normal temperature for this time of the year. Officials attributed the sudden chill to the influence of cold northwesterly winds blowing into Delhi, following fresh snowfall in the western Himalayas. The clear night skies also contributed to enhanced radiational cooling, further exacerbating the drop in temperatures.
In addition to the plummeting minimum temperature, Delhi also experienced a cooler-than-usual maximum temperature of 27.4 degrees Celsius, which was 3.1 notches below the normal. The Palam monitoring station recorded an even lower maximum of 24.9 degrees Celsius, a significant 5.9 notches below the normal.
Experts suggest that the onset of winter chill in Delhi has been slightly delayed this year, with the city typically recording minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius by late November. However, the recent cold snap has brought an early taste of the winter season to the national capital.
