Weather Update for Kolkata
Here’s the weather update for Kolkata on May 12, 2025. According to the India Meteorological Department, we’re looking at a high of 40°C and a low of 27°C today. Air quality is pegged at a moderate level with an AQI of 90. Expect mostly clear skies turning partly cloudy by the afternoon or evening. A “Yellow Alert” is in place, signaling a hot day ahead.
Below are more details about today’s weather conditions, current temperatures in Kolkata, and what the week ahead looks like:
- 🌅 Sunrise: 04:58
- 🌄 Sunset: 18:09
- 🌙 Moonrise: 17:59
- 🌑 Moonset: 04:21
Recent Weather Data for Kolkata
- Maximum Temperature Yesterday: 39.6°C (which is 5.4°C above normal)
- Minimum Temperature Today: 27.0°C
- Rainfall in the past 24 hours: 0 mm
Air Quality in Kolkata-Howrah
The current Air Quality Index is at 90, which is rated as “Moderate“. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at play;
The air quality is generally okay. However, a few individuals who are particularly sensitive to air pollution might feel slight effects.
Upcoming Week’s Weather and Air Quality Forecast for Kolkata-Howrah – Kolkata
| Date | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°C) | Weather | AQI (PM2.5) | AQI Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-12 | 40.0 | 27.0 | Mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards afternoon or evening | 90 | Moderate |
| 2025-05-13 | 39.0 | 27.0 | Partly cloudy sky with possibility of development of thunder lightning | 150 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| 2025-05-14 | 39.0 | 27.0 | Partly cloudy sky with possibility of development of thunder lightning | 138 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| 2025-05-15 | 38.0 | 25.0 | Partly cloudy sky with possibility of moderate rain or Thunderstorm | 138 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| 2025-05-16 | 38.0 | 25.0 | Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm | 143 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| 2025-05-17 | 37.0 | 25.0 | Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm | 110 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
Alerts and Warnings for Kolkata-Howrah – Kolkata
| Date | Warning Description | Alert Level |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-11 | Hot Day | Yellow alert |
| 2025-05-12 | Hot Day | Yellow alert |
| 2025-05-13 | Hot Day | Yellow alert |
| 2025-05-14 | Hot Day | Yellow alert |
| 2025-05-15 | Hot Day | Yellow alert |
Kolkata-Howrah – Kolkata 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.
Stay tuned for more updates on the weather in – Kolkata.