Kolkata Weather Today

Kolkata Weather and AQI Level Today

Today's (Tuesday) minimum temperature in Kolkata was recorded at 26.7 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature was expected to reach 41.4 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Kolkata is expected to hover around 41.4 degrees Celsius during the day, while at night it is expected to drop to 26.7 degrees Celsius.

The wind speed in the Kolkata is recorded at 15.8 kmph. As per the weekly weather forecast, the temperature is predicted to be 32.7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, 31.8 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 31.3 degrees Celsius on Friday, 31.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday, 30.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, and 30.9 degrees Celsius on Monday. The sun will rise at around 05:12 AM, and it will set in the evening at 05:59 PM.

Air Quality Index

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kolkata often fluctuates, with levels ranging from moderate to very poor or even severe, particularly in the winter months. Today's AQI in Kolkata was recorded at 72, which falls under the Moderate category.

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India), an AQI of 0-50 is considered 'good', 50-100 'satisfactory', 100-200 'moderate', 200-300 'poor', while levels above 300 are categorized as 'very poor' or 'severe', indicating significant health risks for sensitive groups.

Weather Pattern In India

India typically experiences a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions throughout the year in different parts. In winter, the temperatures drop to sub-zero degrees in the hilly regions including Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim among others. In summer, temperatures in the plains reach as high as 45-50 degrees. In the coastal regions including southern states, the temperature remains roughly between 15-30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.