Mumbai: Today’s forecast promises the sky to be clouds. Please plan your day according to the temperature and predicted weather conditions. Enjoy the sunshine and don’t forget your sunscreen and sunglasses as you soak up the weather.
The temperature in Mumbai today, on December 5, 2024, is 29 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 24 °C and 34 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 64% and the wind speed is 6 km/h. The sun rose at 06:58 AM and will set at 06:00 PM.
Right now: Haze, Temperature: 28.99C, Humidity: 65, Wind: From E at 2.57KPH, Updated: 9:18AM #Mumbai #Weather
— WeatherMumbai (@WeatherMumbai) December 5, 2024
Tomorrow, on Friday, December 6, 2024, Mumbai is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.02 °C and 29.03 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 69%.
Mumbai AQI Today
The AQI in Mumbai today stands at 153, indicating moderate air quality in the city. Kids and individuals with respiratory problems, such as asthma, should stay inside, while others ought to limit their outdoor activities as well. Comprehending the AQI allows people to make educated decisions regarding their general well-being while planning their daily routines.
IMD Mumbai Forecast
Highest Temperature In 16 Years
On Wednesday, the city experienced an unusually hot December, with temperatures soaring to the highest levels in 16 years. The Colaba Weather Bureau reported 35°C while Santa Cruz hit 37.3°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed this heat to Cyclone Fengal, which is obstructing cooler southern winds, with extreme conditions expected to persist for the next four days. Notably, Wednesday marked Mumbai’s warmest December since 2008. This heat wave follows a record low of 16.5°C just a week prior.
From past 2 days #Mumbai weather shows a rising trend in minimum temperature, which was captured by our Automated Weather Station. pic.twitter.com/viLJ0JZYDC
— WeatherCast Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (@WeatherCastIN) December 4, 2024
Impact of Cyclone Fengal
Cyclone Fengal is primarily responsible for the unusual heat, as warm winds from the south have blocked the city’s temperatures from falling. On Tuesday, overcast skies prevailed in Mumbai, although rain is still improbable. The cyclone, currently heading toward the Arabian Sea, will keep influencing the city’s weather throughout the week.
Senior scientists from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) have attributed the strange weather pattern to the surge of strong easterlies and moisture, suggesting that Mumbai is expected to face warmer days for the next 3-4 days, after which a drop in temperatures is anticipated.
On Wednesday morning, various areas like Juhu, Bandra, Goregaon, and the island city experienced unexpected drizzle. As the day went on, residents struggled with elevated humidity and temperatures, with the IMD’s Santacruz observatory recording 37.3 degrees Celsius, almost 4 degrees higher than normal.
