Latest Weather Update for Kolkata
Welcome to the latest on Kolkata’s weather for May 8, 2025. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), today’s high is expected to be around 38.0°C, while the low will dip to 27.0°C. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 111, indicating slightly compromised air. It’s a partly cloudy day in Kolkata with a Yellow alert issued for heat.
For more detailed insights, including the current temperature and an extended forecast for the week, see below:
- 🌅 Sunrise: 05:00
- 🌄 Sunset: 18:07
- 🌙 Moonrise: 14:36
- 🌑 Moonset: 02:18
Recent Weather Insights for Kolkata
- Maximum Temperature Yesterday: 36.5°C (a rise of 2.3°C from the usual)
- Today’s Minimum Temperature: 27.0°C
- Rainfall in Last 24 Hours: 0 mm
Current Air Quality for Kolkata-Howrah
The Air Quality Index (AQI) currently reads 111, which falls under “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups“. The primary concern is PM2.5 levels.
Those with health concerns are advised to be cautious, though the wider public isn’t expected to face significant issues.
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 |
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2025-05-08 | 38.0 | 27.0 | Partly cloudy sky | 111 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
2025-05-09 | 39.0 | 27.0 | Mainly Clear sky | 155 | Unhealthy |
2025-05-10 | 40.0 | 27.0 | Mainly Clear sky | 151 | Unhealthy |
2025-05-11 | 39.0 | 27.0 | Partly cloudy sky | 146 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
2025-05-12 | 39.0 | 27.0 | Partly cloudy sky | 154 | Unhealthy |
2025-05-13 | 39.0 | 27.0 | Partly cloudy sky | 142 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
Alerts and Warnings for Kolkata-Howrah – Kolkata
Date | Warning Description | Alert Level |
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2025-05-08 | Hot Day | Yellow alert |
2025-05-09 | Hot Day | Yellow alert |
2025-05-10 | Hot Day | Yellow alert |
2025-05-11 | Hot Day | Yellow alert |
2025-05-12 | 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.