- By Nidhi Giri
- Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:44 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bengaluru Weather: Night-time temperatures in Bengaluru may drop to its lowest levels in December breaking a 14 year record, as per the weather forecast. The IT hub is set to experience an exceptionally chilly night on Tuesday, December 17, with average minimum temperatures expected to be below normal.
Bengaluru Weather: What IMD Says
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that the minimum temperature on Tuesday night could reach 12.4°C—breaking a 14-year record. The last significant drop in December temperatures was on December 24, 2011, when the mercury fell to 12.8°C, an Indian Express report stated.
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Typically, Bengaluru’s December nights hover around an average minimum of 15.7°C. However, on Sunday, the city recorded a minimum of 15.5°C. The HAL airport area saw a slightly cooler 14.7°C, while temperatures at Bengaluru International Airport dipped to 14.5°C.
The report further added that for the coming days, the IMD forecasts mostly clear skies with fog or mist in some areas during the early morning. Maximum temperatures are predicted to hover around 27°C, with nighttime lows likely settling at 16°C.
The unusually cold December weather has been attributed to recent persistent rains caused by low-pressure systems along the coast, which have contributed to the significant drop in temperatures, the report added.
Historical data from the IMD reveals that Bengaluru’s coldest-ever temperature was 7.8°C, recorded on January 13, 1884.