Chennai Weather Today

Chennai Weather and AQI Level Today

Today's (Monday) minimum temperature in Chennai was recorded at 23.1 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature was expected to reach 26.7 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Chennai is expected to hover around 26.7 degrees Celsius during the day, while at night it is expected to drop to 23.1 degrees Celsius.

The wind speed in the Chennai is recorded at 16.2 kmph. As per the weekly weather forecast, the temperature is predicted to be 24.8 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, 24.7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, 24.8 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 24.7 degrees Celsius on Friday, 24.1 degrees Celsius on Saturday, and 24 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The sun will rise at around 06:19 AM, and it will set in the evening at 05:42 PM.

Air Quality Index

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Chennai often fluctuates, with levels ranging from moderate to very poor or even severe, particularly in the winter months. Today's AQI in Chennai was recorded at 261, which falls under the Hazardous category.

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India), an AQI of 0-50 is considered 'good', 50-100 'satisfactory', 100-200 'moderate', 200-300 'poor', while levels above 300 are categorized as 'very poor' or 'severe', indicating significant health risks for sensitive groups.

Weather Pattern In India

India typically experiences a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions throughout the year in different parts. In winter, the temperatures drop to sub-zero degrees in the hilly regions including Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim among others. In summer, temperatures in the plains reach as high as 45-50 degrees. In the coastal regions including southern states, the temperature remains roughly between 15-30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.