Today's (Saturday) minimum temperature in Srinagar was recorded at -1.1 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature was expected to reach 12.5 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Srinagar is expected to hover around 12.5 degrees Celsius during the day, while at night it is expected to drop to -1.1 degrees Celsius.
The wind speed in the Srinagar is recorded at 3.6 kmph. As per the weekly weather forecast, the temperature is predicted to be 6.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 6.7 degrees Celsius on Monday, 5.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, 6.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, 5.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday, and 5.2 degrees Celsius on Friday. The sun will rise at around 07:23 AM, and it will set in the evening at 05:21 PM.
Air Quality Index
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Srinagar often fluctuates, with levels ranging from moderate to very poor or even severe, particularly in the winter months. Today's AQI in Srinagar was recorded at 37, which falls under the Good category.
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India), an AQI of 0-50 is considered 'good', 50-100 'satisfactory', 100-200 'moderate', 200-300 'poor', while levels above 300 are categorized as 'very poor' or 'severe', indicating significant health risks for sensitive groups.
Weather Pattern In India
India typically experiences a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions throughout the year in different parts. In winter, the temperatures drop to sub-zero degrees in the hilly regions including Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim among others. In summer, temperatures in the plains reach as high as 45-50 degrees. In the coastal regions including southern states, the temperature remains roughly between 15-30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.