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A fresh winter spell will return to Madhya Pradesh from February 13, dropping temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees for two days. The minimum temperature is expected to fall below 10 degrees Celsius in five cities—Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain, and Jabalpur.
Currently, the nights aren’t extremely cold, and the chill is mainly felt in the morning and at night. On Monday-Tuesday night, temperatures in major cities were:
|
City |
Night Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|
|
Bhopal |
15.7 |
|
Indore |
14.4 |
|
Gwalior |
11.3 |
|
Ujjain |
11.5 |
|
Jabalpur |
13.6 |
|
Seoni |
17.0 |
|
Chhindwara |
15-16 |
|
Narmadapuram |
15-16 |
|
Betul |
15-16 |
|
Khargone |
15-16 |
|
Dhar |
15-16 |
|
Sagar |
15-16 |
Reason for changing weather
Meteorologist VS Yadav explained, “A disturbance reached North India on February 8. Due to its influence, cold winds were blowing in Madhya Pradesh. However, these winds have stopped, and the wind direction changed to the south, bringing warmer air. From February 13, the temperature will drop again as the cold winds resume.”
A week ago, the cold wind speed in Madhya Pradesh was 36-40 km/h, but currently, cold winds are absent, leading to a rise in temperatures. On Tuesday, the jet stream wind speed at 12.6 km was 231 km/h, but it didn’t affect the local weather.
|
Date |
Day Weather |
Night Weather |
|
February 12 |
Warm |
Cool |
|
February 13 |
Slightly Cooler |
Noticeable Temperature |
10-Year February weather trend
Over the past 10 years, February in Madhya Pradesh has shown a mix of all three seasons—cold nights, hot days, and occasional rain. The trend is expected to continue this year.
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In Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain, maximum temperatures will stay above 30°C, while night temperatures may stay between 10-14°C.
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Gwalior has had the coldest February nights, with temperatures dropping below 5°C in past years.
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In Jabalpur, days are hot and nights are chilly.
This winter, Madhya Pradesh experienced severe cold in November and December, with record-breaking temperatures. Bhopal recorded its coldest temperature in 36 years. Other cities like Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, and Gwalior saw mercury levels drop 7 degrees below normal.
December was exceptionally cold, with temperatures lower than in January. The cold wave lasted nine days in Bhopal, breaking a 58-year-old record. Schools in Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior changed timings due to the cold. In Bhopal's Van Vihar National Park, heaters were installed to protect animals.
Weather trends in five major cities
|
City |
Weather Trend |
|
Bhopal |
Nights are cold; days are hot. Maximum temperature crossed 35°C in four years. Minimum fell below 10°C in seven years. Rain was recorded three times in the past decade. The coldest night was on February 11, 1950, at 1.7°C. The hottest February day was 37.6°C on February 22, 2006. |
|
Indore |
No significant rain trend in February. In 2015, there was light drizzle. Maximum day temperature remains above 32°C. Night temperatures usually stay below 10°C. Coldest recorded night was 2.8°C on February 1, 1929. The hottest February day was 37.9°C on February 22, 2006. |
|
Gwalior |
Known for severe cold in February due to direct northern winds. Night temperatures have remained below 7°C for the past 10 years. Coldest night was 0.3°C on February 7, 1974. The hottest February day was 37.2°C on February 27, 2014. |
|
Jabalpur |
After mid-February, day temperatures exceed 30°C, while night temperatures remain around 11°C. In 1905, a record low of 0°C was recorded. The hottest February day was 37.6°C on February 27, 1966. February rainfall has been recorded in several years. |
|
Ujjain |
Experiences all three weather conditions—heat, cold, and rain. Maximum day temperature exceeds 30°C, while nights stay below 10°C. No rainfall in February for the past four years. The coldest February night was 1°C in 2008. The hottest day temperature was 39°C. |
As Madhya Pradesh prepares for another round of winter, residents should brace for chilly nights and slightly cooler days starting February 13.
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