Mon Feb 02 03:34:46 UTC 2026: ### Delhi Experiences Colder Start to February Amidst Fluctuating Temperatures and Poor Air Quality

The Story:
Delhi witnessed a colder start to February in 2026 compared to the previous year, with the maximum temperature settling at 24.6 degrees Celsius on February 1, 2026, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). While the maximum temperature was lower than last year’s, it remained above the seasonal average. The city also grappled with “poor” air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 265. Other northern states experienced varied weather conditions, from snowfall in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh to easing cold temperatures in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana.

Key Points:

  • Delhi’s maximum temperature on February 1, 2026, was 24.6 degrees Celsius, lower than the previous year’s 26.2 degrees Celsius but above the seasonal average.
  • The minimum temperature settled at 12.1 degrees Celsius, about 3.7 degrees above the season’s average.
  • The average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 265, categorized as “poor”.
  • Rainfall in northwest India, including Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh, is likely to remain below the Long Period Average in February.
  • Parts of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall and rains.

Key Takeaways:

  • Delhi experienced a fluctuating weather pattern with colder starts to February accompanied by poor air quality.
  • The IMD forecasts above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures for February, indicating a potentially shorter winter.
  • Regional weather patterns across northern India remain diverse, with snowfall in mountainous areas and temperature variations in the plains.
  • Air quality continues to be a concern for Delhi, remaining in the ‘poor’ category.

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