History Rewritten: Multiple J&K Locations Smash All Time February Temperature Records

Mumbai & Pune saw the hottest day of 2026 on 21st February..

Mumbai recording 36.3° ( 4.3° above the normal for this time), and Pune seeing 34.6°.

Mumbai was the 9th hottest place in India.

Places in Jammu and Kashmir that have broken all time record of the  highest temperature in February:

Srinagar: 21c (10c above normal; 21 Feb)

Gulmarg: 11.6c (9.6c above normal; 20 Feb)

Qazigund: 21c (11c above normal, 20 Feb)

Some FAQs on the so called "unusual heat" answered. 

[February: In exceptionally warm years, parts of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana can hit 40°C by the last week of February. For instance, in 2023, several locations in Maharashtra and Gujarat recorded temperatures close to or at 40°C as early as February 12-16.] 

India's Earliest 40°c as per Vagaries' Records was on: 16th February 2023 in Bhuj.. 40.4°c

So, 2026 is not a record Heat February ( no panic) .. 40° Still few days away. 

2026 performance till date👇

 Down to Earth analysis

Regional Breakdown of Gridded Heat

Region	Current Grid Range (Feb 2026)	Trend vs. Normal
Northwest India	25–30°C	Appreciably Above Normal (+3-5°C)
Central India	30–35°C	Above Normal (+2-3°C)
South Peninsula	35–38°C	Near Normal to Slightly Above

 17th February

Mostly Dry weather in the country due to absence of any systems. Convergence of local winds may bring light thundershowers around Delhi NCR.

Delhi: Light rains on 18th. Day's maximum around 28/30°and nights at 15/16°.

City Outlook for next 4 days till 20th February. 

Mumbai : Warm and hazy day. Moderate North winds will prevent extreme heat, keeping temperature within 32° in the day. Nights around 20/21°. AQI : 120

Pune: Warm and hazy. Day warm at 34° and minimum around 16° (not cold). AQI :150

Sambhajinagar :Temperatures between 33° and 16°. AQI : 110.

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Rainfall expected in Colombo on 18th/19th/20th. 

From Sweaters to Sweat: Delhi Logs Earliest 30°C Day in Over a Decade

 Delhi Safdarjung recorded 31.6c on 16 Feb, which is 7.2c above normal. This is the earliest occurrence of +30c temperature in a calendar year at least since 2011. Data: IMD

 15th February..Day's Temperatures 

India's Hottest:

India's Coldest:

Maharashtra Hottest: Mumbai at 35.2°

Gujarat Hottest: Deesa 35.8°

 Mumbai & Pune Weather performance in 1-14 February Period 2026.

Pune:

14th:Temperatures Max 32.7° Min 14.0°

Mumbai:

Temperatures on 14th Max 33.8° Mim 19.9°

All India Toppers on 14th February

 

13th February 

Weekend Outlook for Mumbai & Pune 

Scanty Clouds and Haze.  East winds making days warmer.

Mumbai: Days warmer at 35/36°...warmer than last week’s 32°. 

Nights at 21/22°..against last week’s 19°.

Pune: Days at 33/34°..More than last week’s 31°.

Nights warmer at 16°.