New Delhi Faces Mist and 88 Percent Rain Probability as Temperatures Hit 38.7 Degrees
NEW DELHI — Meteorological observations for Sunday, May 31, 2026, indicated a misty start in New Delhi, with temperatures expected to peak at 38.7 degrees Celsius alongside an 88 percent probability of rain.
The city's minimum temperature for the day was recorded at 25.2 degrees Celsius. Early morning conditions at 4:31 AM showed a temperature of 24.1 degrees Celsius, which felt like 24.9 degrees Celsius due to the prevailing mist. Sunrise occurred at 5:23 AM, and sunset was scheduled for 7:13 PM.
Atmospheric measurements on Sunday morning recorded humidity at 74 percent and atmospheric pressure at 100.6 kilopascals. Wind speeds reached 7.2 kilometers per hour coming from the east, with gusts measured up to 9.8 kilometers per hour. Visibility across the capital was recorded at four kilometers, while the ultraviolet index remained at zero.
Despite the misty conditions and high humidity, the city's Air Quality Index was recorded at 44, which is classified as good.
Hourly temperature projections for Sunday showed a steady rise throughout the morning and afternoon. Temperatures registered at 28.5 degrees Celsius at midnight, hovering around 28.6 degrees Celsius between 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM, before dipping slightly to 27.9 degrees Celsius by 5:00 AM.
As daylight broke, temperatures climbed from 28.3 degrees Celsius at 6:00 AM to 31.2 degrees Celsius by 8:00 AM, and 34.3 degrees Celsius by 10:00 AM. The heat continued to build in the afternoon, reaching 37.2 degrees Celsius at noon and peaking at 40 degrees Celsius at 4:00 PM. Temperatures then began to decline, dropping to 26.5 degrees Celsius by 9:00 PM and 26.2 degrees Celsius by 10:00 PM.
Looking ahead, the temperature range for Monday, June 1, is forecast to be between 29.4 degrees Celsius and 37.7 degrees Celsius.
A significant warming trend is expected later in the week. By Tuesday, June 2, the maximum temperature is projected to rise to 40.9 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 30.5 degrees Celsius. Temperatures are forecast to reach 43.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, June 3, and Thursday, June 4. By Friday, June 5, the temperature is expected to peak at 44.9 degrees Celsius with a minimum of 34 degrees Celsius.
