New Delhi: Delhiites woke up to a cold winter morning on Thursday, February 5. The minimum temperature in the national capital is expected to hover between 7 and 9 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature may settle around 21 to 23 degrees Celsius. Shallow to moderate fog is likely in parts of the city during the early morning hours, which could impact visibility in isolated pockets.

Delhi weather today

IMD forecasts indicate mainly clear skies throughout the day, accompanied by sustained surface winds blowing at speeds of 10 to 20 kmph. These winds may reduce fog conditions as the day progresses, bringing some relief by late morning.

There is no rainfall warning for Delhi on February 5. The mercury is likely to stay close to seasonal averages, with no major fluctuations predicted over the next 24 hours.

“Mainly clear sky. Sustained surface winds (speed 10-20 kmph). Shallow fog at many places with moderate fog at isolated places during morning hours. The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the range of 21 degrees C to 23 degrees C and 08 degrees C to 10 degrees C respectively. The minimum temperature will near normal and the maximum temperatures will near normal over Delhi,” IMD said.

Weather officials have advised commuters to remain cautious during early morning travel due to the possibility of fog, especially along highways and open stretches. Morning visibility at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport stood at around 1,500 metres, which was sufficient to ensure normal flight operations, with no delays or diversions reported.

Looking ahead, IMD’s extended outlook suggests stable weather conditions in Delhi over the coming days, with gradual warming during daytime and cold nights continuing. Fog episodes may recur intermittently in the mornings but are expected to be less intense compared to earlier weeks.

Delhi AQI today

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 279 at 6:00 AM, showing an improvement from the previous day’s “very poor” AQI of 339.

Among the city’s monitoring locations, Lodhi Road, Narela and Dilshad Garden recorded the best air quality on Thursday, falling under the “moderate” category. Out of the 39 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi, 18 stations registered “very poor” AQI, while the remaining locations reported “poor” air quality levels.