Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Kolkata records coldest January day in 12 years
Kolkata had a very cold day on January 9, 2024.
The temperature dropped to 10.2°C, which is the coldest January day in 12 years.
This is much colder than usual, but it's not the coldest day ever.
People had to wear extra warm clothes and buy room heaters, but many shops ran out of stock.
The weather office says it's still not as cold as the record low of 6.7°C in 1899.
Since the year 2000, the coldest January day was in 2013, when it was 9.0°C.
This year's cold snap is unusual but not record-breaking.
Kolkata recorded its coldest January day in 12 years with a temperature of 10.2°C.
This temperature is nearly seven degrees below the seasonal average of 17.2°C.
The lowest minimum temperature in Kolkata in January was 6.7°C, recorded in 1899.
Since 2000, the lowest minimum temperature in January was 9.0°C, recorded in 2013.
Due to the cold snap, electronic shops are running out of room heaters as demand soars.
- Who
- Residents of Kolkata
- What
- Recorded the coldest January day in 12 years
- When
- January 9, 2024
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- Unusual winter chill due to temperature drop
Cold Weather Concerns
Normal Weather Patterns
Temperature Drop
Cold Weather Concerns
The significant drop in temperature to 10.2°C is concerning and indicates unusual weather patterns.
Normal Weather Patterns
While the temperature is lower than average, it is not unprecedented and falls within historical norms.
- Temperature
- 10.2°C
- Seasonal Average
- 17.2°C
- Lowest January Temperature (1899)
- 6.7°C
- Lowest January Temperature (2000-2023)
- 9.0°C (2013)
- Date of Record
- January 9, 2024
- Room Heater Demand
- High, leading to stock shortages
Sources
At 10.2°C, Kolkata records coldest January day in 12 years: Here’s what IMD forecast for Bengal says
City records coldest January day as min temp drops to 10.2°C
Delhi Records Coldest Day of 2026! ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality to Hit Traffic, Flight Ops - Check AQI of Your Area
Sunless and freezing: Hot toddy, mulled wine sales up as Calcutta ‘feels like Darjeeling’ - Telegraph India
Kolkata Temperature Breaks Records: What’s Behind This Unusual Weather Pattern? Explained
Today likely to be as cold or colder: Met, at 10.2° Celsius mercury hits 13-year low - Telegraph India
No relief for shivering West Bengal as IMD warns of prolonged cold wave till Dec 9
