Delhi witnessed an unprecedented temperature surge as Thursday night became the warmest February night recorded in the last 74 years. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Safdarjung weather station recorded a minimum temperature of 19.5°C on February 27, 2025, the highest for the month of February since 1951.
Delhi’s Warmest February Night in 74 Years
IMD stated, “The minimum temperature recorded at Safdarjung on February 27, 2025, was 19.5°C, making it the warmest February night in 74 years.” Data before 1951 is unavailable, making this the highest recorded nighttime temperature for February in Delhi’s history.
Previous Records of Warm February Nights
Before this, the highest minimum temperature in February was recorded on February 25, 2015, at 19°C, making it the second-highest on record. Other notable records include:
18.6°C in 1973
18.5°C on February 20, 2015
18.2°C in 1992
18.0°C in 1988
Why Was Thursday Night So Hot?
IMD attributes this temperature rise to cloud cover over the city. The maximum temperature on Thursday was 25°C, which was 1.1°C lower than the seasonal average. However, the previous day (Wednesday) saw Delhi’s highest daytime temperature of the season, reaching 32.4°C. The cloud cover prevented heat from escaping, leading to an unusually warm night.
What’s Next for Delhi Weather?
Mahesh Palawat, Vice President of Skymet Weather, predicts a drop in nighttime temperatures over the next few days due to light drizzles and persistent cloud cover. These conditions are expected to last until March 3-4.
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A new Western Disturbance is likely to become active in early March, bringing snowfall in the hills and shifting wind patterns in North India. By March 10, winter is expected to officially end in Delhi, and temperatures will start rising steadily with no further drops expected.