Rajasthan Weather Update: January Heat Breaks 13-Year Record, Barmer Temperature Surpasses 34°C

Unseasonal Heat in Rajasthan as Barmer Records 34°C in January

With a shift in wind patterns, Rajasthan is experiencing unprecedented heat in January. On January 29, 2024, Barmer recorded a maximum temperature of 34.4°C, the highest in 13 years for the month. Similar temperature spikes were observed in Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Dungarpur, Bhilwara, and Chittorgarh, where the mercury hovered around 30°C.

Meteorologists indicate that this hot spell will continue for the next 2-3 days, with a potential change in weather from February 2-3 as a Western Disturbance is expected to impact the state.

Highest January Temperatures in 13 Years

Over the past 24 hours, Rajasthan has witnessed clear skies and intense sunshine, leading to a significant rise in daytime temperatures.

• Barmer recorded 34.4°C, the highest January temperature since 2012.
• The previous record for Barmer was 33.5°C in 2018.
• Udaipur hit 31.5°C, also the highest in 13 years for January.
• In 2018, Udaipur’s January record stood at 31.2°C.

Cities Experiencing Unusual Heat:

Barmer 34.4°C
Chittorgarh 32.2°C
Bikaner 31.3°C
Churu 29.4°C
Dungarpur 32.9°C
Jalore 30.9°C
Jodhpur 30.6°C
Nagaur/Ajmer 29.5°C
Bhilwara 30.5°C
Jaisalmer 29.6°C
Phalodi 29.0°C
Jaipur 26.2°C

Residents of Jaipur also felt the impact of the rising temperatures, as the city experienced intense sunshine throughout the day, making it feel warmer than usual for January.

Minimum Temperature Rises, Cold Mornings & Evenings Diminish

With rising maximum temperatures, nighttime temperatures have also increased, reducing the intensity of morning and evening chill.

• Sikar’s minimum temperature rose by 2°C, from 10°C to 12°C.
• Bikaner, Churu, and Chittorgarh recorded a 4-5°C rise in night temperatures.
• Baran, Fatehpur, and Mount Abu also reported a significant increase in minimum temperatures, bringing relief from extreme winter cold.

What to Expect Next? February Weather Forecast for Rajasthan

According to Radheyshyam Sharma, Director of Jaipur Meteorological Center, Rajasthan will continue to experience clear skies and strong sunshine over the next three days.

However, from February 2-3, a Western Disturbance is expected to impact the weather, leading to rain and thunderstorms in several regions, including:

Jaipur
Udaipur
Kota
Bikaner
Bharatpur
Ajmer

This active weather system is likely to bring temperature relief and moderate the current heatwave-like conditions in the state.

Rajasthan Weather Update: January Heat Breaks 13-Year Record, Barmer Temperature Surpasses 34°C