Ahmedabad's February Nights Warm to Record Levels
Ahmedabad continued to experience unusually warm nighttime conditions on Thursday, with the minimum temperature settling at 21.6 degrees Celsius, a significant 5.1 degrees above the normal range for this time of year. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this reading represents the sixth highest minimum temperature ever recorded in the city for the month of February.
Historical Context and Recent Trends
For perspective, the highest minimum temperature recorded in Ahmedabad during February was 23 degrees Celsius in 2016. Notably, four of the highest February minimum temperatures have been documented in the past two years, indicating a potential warming trend. On Wednesday, the minimum temperature was 21.8 degrees Celsius, which ranks fourth on the all-time list for the city.
Daytime Temperatures and Forecast
The maximum temperature on Thursday reached 34.7 degrees Celsius, which was 1.6 degrees above normal. The IMD forecast suggests that both minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to remain in a similar range on Friday, with no significant changes expected over the next seven days for Gujarat.
Weather Systems Influencing the Region
Currently, the state is under the influence of multiple weather systems, including:
- An upper air cyclonic circulation over the northeast Arabian Sea.
- A trough extending from south Karnataka to Marathwada.
- Another upper air cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan.
