Delhi experienced an unusually cold day on October 30, with the maximum temperature at the Safdarjung weather station dropping to just 20.7 degrees Celsius. According to historical weather records, this is the lowest maximum temperature recorded in October since 1951.
The latest reading breaks the previous record of 21.5 degrees Celsius, recorded on October 25, 1975. The new figure makes October 30, 2026, a significant date in Delhi’s weather history.
Why Did Delhi’s Daytime Temperature Drop?
Maximum temperature refers to the highest temperature recorded during a particular day. In Delhi, daytime temperatures usually rise as the day progresses. However, the maximum at Safdarjung remained unusually low on October 30.
Weather conditions such as cloud cover, rainfall and changes in wind direction can influence daytime temperatures by limiting the amount of solar heating.
With the temperature falling to 20.7 degrees Celsius, Delhi has recorded its coldest October day, in terms of maximum temperature, since 1951.