Kanyakumari – Tamil Nadu Weather Update Today: IMD issues Yellow alert for today, AQI Warning, | May 9, 2025 | IMD Forecast for the upcoming week

Latest Weather Update – Kanyakumari

Bringing you the latest from Kanyakumari, today, May 9, 2025, the weather seems to have its own plans. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) tells us to expect the mercury to touch 36.0°C for the high and dip to a cooler 26.0°C for the low. With an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 167, it’s not the best news on the pollution front. Keep an eye out for partly cloudy skies and there might be a show of moderate rain or a thunderstorm. The IMD has flagged a Yellow alert today, so do stay indoors if a squall comes by.

Here’s a brief look at some key timings today in Kanyakumari:

  • 🌅 Sunrise: 06:03
  • 🌄 Sunset: 18:30
  • 🌙 Moonrise: 16:01
  • 🌑 Moonset: 03:35

Recent Weather Data – Kanyakumari

Let’s take a peek at what the weather’s been up to:

  • Yesterday’s Maximum Temperature: 34.7°C, up by 2.0°C from normal
  • Today’s Minimum Temperature: 26.0°C
  • Rainfall in the last 24 hours: None

Current Air Quality – Kanyakumari

The AQI reads at a troubling 167, classed as “Unhealthy“. PM2.5 is the main culprit affecting our air quality.

It’s advisable for everyone to take care, especially the more vulnerable among us who might feel the effects more severely.

Upcoming Week’s Weather and Air Quality Forecast for Kanyakumari – Kanyakumari

Date Max Temp (°C) Min Temp (°C) Weather AQI (PM2.5) AQI Category
2025-05-09 36.0 26.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of moderate rain or Thunderstorm 167 Unhealthy
2025-05-10 36.0 27.0 Generally cloudy sky with Light rain 88 Moderate
2025-05-11 35.0 27.0 Generally cloudy sky with Light rain 97 Moderate
2025-05-12 35.0 27.0 Generally cloudy sky with Light rain 95 Moderate
2025-05-13 35.0 27.0 Rain 90 Moderate
2025-05-14 34.0 25.0 Rain 93 Moderate

Alerts and Warnings for Kanyakumari – Kanyakumari

Date Warning Description Alert Level
2025-05-09 Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall etc Yellow alert
2025-05-10 No Warning No alert
2025-05-11 No Warning No alert
2025-05-12 No Warning No alert
2025-05-13 No Warning No alert

Kanyakumari – Kanyakumari Weather: FAQs

Is there rain in today’s forecast?
No, the forecast shows no rain today.

What time is sunrise in Kanyakumari today?
Sunrise is at 06:03.

What time is moonrise in Kanyakumari today?
Moon should be visible at around 16:01 today.

What is the source of this data?
The data is sourced from the IMD and aqicn.org.

What is the AQI today?
The AQI is 167, which is considered “Unhealthy“.

What is PM 2.5?
PM 2.5 refers to tiny particles in the air that are 2.5 micrometers or smaller in diameter, which is about 30 times smaller than the width of a human hair. Because they are so small, they can get deep into your lungs and even enter your bloodstream.
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.

What Preventive Measures are being taken in High AQI Regions?
Stay indoors with windows closed and use an air purifier if possible. Avoid outdoor exercise, Avoid smoking, If the outdoor air improves (e.g., after rain), ventilate your home by briefly opening windows.
If you need to go outside, wear an N95 mask to block tiny particles.

Stay tuned for more updates on the weather in – Kanyakumari.