Climate of Delhi
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| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
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19
21
7
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17
24
9
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11
30
14
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30
37
21
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29
41
25
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54
40
28
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217
35
26
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248
34
26
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134
34
24
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15
33
19
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6.6
28
13
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15
23
8
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| Average max. and min. temperatures in °C | |||||||||||
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| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
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0.7
69
44
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0.7
75
48
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0.4
86
57
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1.2
98
69
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1.1
105
77
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2.1
105
82
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8.5
96
80
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9.7
93
78
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5.3
94
75
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0.6
92
66
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0.3
83
55
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0.6
73
46
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| Average max. and min. temperatures in °F | |||||||||||
| Precipitation totals in inches | |||||||||||
The climate of Delhi is an overlap between monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification Cwa) and semi-arid (Köppen climate classification BSh), with high variation between summer and winter temperatures and precipitation. Delhi's version of a humid subtropical climate is markedly different from many other humid subtropical cities such as Lagos, New Orleans and Jakarta in that the city features dust storms (something more commonly seen in a desert climate), has relatively dry short winters and has a prolonged spell of very hot weather, due to its semi-arid climate.
Summers start in early April and peak in May, with average temperatures near 32 °C although occasional heat waves can result in highs close to 45 °C (114 °F) on some days and therefore higher apparent temperature. The monsoon starts in late June and lasts until mid-September, with about 797.3 mm (31.5 inches) of rain. The average temperatures are around 29 °C (85 °F), although they can vary from around 25 °C (78 °F) on rainy days to 32 °C (99 °F) during dry spells. The monsoons recede in late September, and the post-monsoon season continues till late October, with average temperatures sliding from 29 °C (85 °F) to 21 °C (71 °F).
Winter starts in late November or early december and peaks in January, with average temperatures around 12–13 °C (54–55 °F).Although winters are generally mild, Delhi's proximity to the Himalayas results in cold waves leading to lower apparent temperature due to wind chill. Delhi is notorious for its heavy fogs during the winter season. In December, reduced visibility leads to disruption of road, air and rail traffic. They end in early February, and are followed by a short spring until the onset of the summer.
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