Darjeeling, West Bengal Weather Update Today: Good day from the hills of Darjeeling! As of today, December 13, 2024, the temperature scales show a maximum of 11.0°C and a chilly minimum of 3.0°C. The India Meteorological Department notes the air quality index (AQI) sits at 117. Start your day with a fog/mist blend in the morning, leading into a day filled with clear skies. Here’s your essential scoop on today’s weather for Darjeeling, including the current temperature and what the next seven days might hold:
Darjeeling, West Bengal Weather Update Today:
- 🌅 Sunrise: 06:17
- 🌄 Sunset: 16:44
- 🌙 Moonrise: 14:44
- 🌑 Moonset: 03:53
Recent Weather Highlights from Darjeeling
- Yesterday’s Maximum Temperature: 12.6°C (1.0°C cooler than usual)
- Today’s Minimum Temperature: 3.0°C
- No rainfall recorded in the past day
Air Quality Check for Darjeeling
The Air Quality Index (AQI) reads 117, putting it into the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category, primarily due to PM25 pollutants.
If you’re part of a sensitive group, take precautions as health effects are possible. For others, it’s mostly safe going.
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Upcoming Week’s Weather and Air Quality Forecast for Darjeeling – West Bengal
| Date | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°C) | Weather | AQI (PM2.5) | AQI Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-13 | 11.0 | 3.0 | Fog/mist in the morning and mainly clear sky later | 117 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| 2024-12-14 | 11.0 | 3.0 | Fog/mist in the morning and mainly clear sky later | 127 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| 2024-12-15 | 12.0 | 4.0 | Mainly Clear sky | 90 | Moderate |
| 2024-12-16 | 12.0 | 4.0 | Mainly Clear sky | 88 | Moderate |
| 2024-12-17 | 12.0 | 4.0 | Mainly Clear sky | 109 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| 2024-12-18 | 11.0 | 3.0 | Mainly Clear sky | 132 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
Other Cities
| City | Min | Max | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 4.0 | 23.0 | Cold Wave |
| Kolkata | 12.0 | 24.0 | Mainly Clear sky |
| Chennai | 24.0 | 29.0 | Partly cloudy sky with possibility of moderate rain or Thunderstorm |
| Bengaluru | 19.0 | 25.0 | Generally cloudy sky with Light rain |
Darjeeling – West Bengal Weather: FAQs
These particles come from sources like car exhaust, industrial emissions, fires, and dust. PM 2.5 is harmful because it can cause health problems, especially in the lungs and heart, leading to issues like asthma, lung disease, and heart attacks.
If you need to go outside, wear an N95 mask to block tiny particles.
Abbreviations
- IMD: Indian Meteorological Department
- AQI: Air Quality Index
- PM2.5: Particulate Matter (2.5 micrometers)
Stay informed and plan your week accordingly!
