The year 2016 has been phenomenon in terms of weather over Indian sub-continent. For the first time in last few years, the Southwest Monsoon has been normal. But the southern part of India remained rainless for most parts of the year. Even with multiple storms forming over the Bay of Bengal, any major cyclone threat remained at bay only with recent mar of Cyclone Vardah over Chennai took 18 lives.
As the year ends, major cities across the country will witness varied temperatures and weather conditions. From foggy streets of Delhi and Lucknow to clear weather of Mumbai and Pune to light rain activity over Chennai and Patna, let’s see how the weather will fan out across India on December 31 and January 01.
New Delhi
The National Capital of India, New Delhi is most likely to witness moderate to dense fog during morning hours of December 31 and on January 01. People are advised to stay put and not to venture out to avoid any sort of road accidents.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 11°C
Maximum temperature – 19°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 10°C
Maximum temperature – 20°C
Mumbai
The financial capital of the country, Mumbai is most likely to witness a clear weather and seems to be one of the best places to welcome New Year.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 17°C
Maximum temperature – 37°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 17°C
Maximum temperature – 34°C
Chennai
Although Chennai is most likely to witness dry and clear weather on New Year’s Eve but there are chances of very light rain on January 01. On the New Year’s Day sky is likely to be cloudy.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 22°C
Maximum temperature – 30°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 21°C
Maximum temperature – 30°C
Bangalore
Bangalore is expected to witness foggy early mornings on December 31 and also on January 01 morning. These foggy morning spells are expected to run shorter duration.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 15°C
Maximum temperature – 28°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 15°C
Maximum temperature – 28°C
Pune
Just like Mumbai, Pune is also likely to witness clear sky all throughout the day on December 31 and as well as on January 01.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 10°C
Maximum temperature – 30°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 11°C
Maximum temperature – 30°C
Hyderabad
On the morning of December 31 and January 01 haze in morning hours can be expected over the city of Hyderabad. Along with haze, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy over the city.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 15°C
Maximum temperature – 28°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 15°C
Maximum temperature – 29°C
Kolkata
Although most areas of Kolkata will witness clear weather and sky is also likely to be clear. Moderate fog can be expected during morning hours is possible.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 15°C
Maximum temperature – 24°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 16°C
Maximum temperature – 24°C
Lucknow
The capital city of Uttar Pradesh is most likely to witness dense fog. This thick layer of fog will persist over most parts of the day over Lucknow and cold-day conditions will prevail on both December 31 and on January 01.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 10°C
Maximum temperature – 16°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 9°C
Maximum temperature – 17°C
Chandigarh
The city of Chandigarh will witness very cold morning and nights on both December 31 and on January 01. Very light rain can be expected on New Year’s Day.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 9°C
Maximum temperature – 21°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 8°C
Maximum temperature – 21°C
Ahmedabad
The capital city of Gujarat will witness clear weather conditions and no weather activity is expected on both December 31 and on January 01.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 13°C
Maximum temperature – 31°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 13°C
Maximum temperature – 31°C
Srinagar
Srinagar is most likely to enjoy a clear weather on both December 31 and on January 01. The city will welcome New Year between the passages of Western Disturbances.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature: -4°C
Maximum temperature: 12°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature: -5°C
Maximum temperature: 12°C
Patna
Just like Lucknow and many areas of East Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, dense fog can be expected on December 31 over Patna. But with chances of light rain on January 1, the intensity of fog is most likely to shed away.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 11°C
Maximum temperature – 21°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 12°C
Maximum temperature – 23°C
Bhopal
Pleasant weather conditions can be expected over the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. Both on December 31 and on January 01 clear weather conditions are expected to prevail.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 11°C
Maximum temperature – 28°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 12°C
Maximum temperature – 27°C
Jaipur
The pink city will welcome New Year with a clear sky with no weather activity to interrupt the celebrations. Pleasant weather conditions are expected with comfortable temperatures.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 10°C
Maximum temperature – 27°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 10°C
Maximum temperature – 26°C
Shimla
After witnessing White Christmas, a pleasant New Year is likely on the cards for the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. With a pleasant weather and bright sunny sky Shimla will welcome the year 2017.
December 31, 2016
Minimum temperature – 5°C
Maximum temperature – 18°C
January 01, 2017
Minimum temperature – 5°C
Maximum temperature – 17°C
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