Delhi Records Its Warmest February Night in 74 Years, Details Inside

New Delhi: The minimum temperature was recorded at 19.5 degrees Celsius on February 27, marking the hottest February night in 74 years in the Delhi, the weather department said on Friday. 

The India Meteorological Department said that all previous records set since 1951 have been broken for the warmest night in February. 

“On the same day, the maximum temperature peaked at 32.4 degrees Celsius, making it the warmest day of the month,” the weather office said. 

Less Rainfall Recorded in February 

IMD said that rainfall activity was less than 2024. 

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Only four rainy days were recorded in February as compared to six in 2024.

Delhi Records Lowest AQI of 2025

Additionally, the 24-hour average air quality in the national capital was recorded in the "moderate " category, with an AQI reading of 121 at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe". 

The weather department has forecast a cloudy sky with rain and thunderstorm for Saturday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 28 degrees Celsius and 15 degrees Celsius respectively.