Pune residents woke up to a noticeably warmer morning on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The city's minimum temperature recorded a sharp increase of 4 degrees Celsius within just 24 hours.
Temperature Spike Across Pune
The Shivajinagar weather station documented the most significant rise. It showed a minimum temperature of 14.8°C, which is 3.6 degrees above the normal range for this time of year.
Other areas of Pune also experienced this warming trend. The Pashan station reported 14.3°C. Meanwhile, Magarpatta and Chinchwad saw even higher readings, with temperatures crossing 19°C.
IMD Forecast for Coming Days
The India Meteorological Department expects these conditions to persist. They predict the minimum temperature will remain steady for the next 48 hours.
Shivajinagar, Pashan, and NDA are likely to record around 14°C on Wednesday, January 14. Magarpatta could see morning temperatures touch 20°C.
Daytime Temperatures Also Climb
The warming was not limited to night hours. Daytime temperatures showed a similar upward trend.
Shivajinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 31.8°C on January 13. This marked an increase of more than 2°C from the previous day and stood 2°C above normal.
This reading represented the highest maximum temperature in Pune and its suburbs for the day. Chinchwad and Magarpatta followed closely at 30°C, with Pashan at 29.8°C.
Expert Analysis of the Weather Shift
Anupam Kashyapi, former head of IMD's weather forecasting department, provided insight into this sudden change. He explained the meteorological factors behind the temperature rise.
"The anticyclone wind has partially shifted towards the east," Kashyapi stated. "Northerly winds cross Western India and reach South and Central Maharashtra via the Bay of Bengal. This brings moisture into the region."
He further clarified that "the presence of clouds during nighttime results in the rise of night temperatures." This cloud cover acts like a blanket, trapping heat near the ground.
Broader Weather Patterns
Kashyapi also mentioned a Western Disturbance likely affecting north and central India. This system may cause cloudy days and light rain, extending to Northeast Maharashtra including Vidarbha.
The IMD considers this temperature rise both expected and usual for the season. It reflects typical winter weather variations influenced by larger atmospheric patterns.
