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Delhi Chills: Lowest October Min Temp Recorded!
27 Oct
Summary
- Delhi's minimum temperature fell to 15.3°C on October 27, 2026.
- This marks the lowest October minimum temperature in three years.
- The city's air quality remains in the 'moderate' category.
Delhi recorded its lowest minimum temperature for October in three years on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with the mercury dipping to 15.3°C. This reading was a slight decrease from the 15.2°C registered on the same date in 2023. The minimum temperature at Safdarjung was 1.9 degrees below normal, while other observatories like Palam and Lodhi Road also reported temperatures below average.
While the city experienced a significant cold spell, its air quality remained within the 'moderate' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 168 as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). For context, an AQI between 101 and 200 is classified as moderate. The maximum temperature for the day was expected to be around 31°C under partly cloudy skies.
