Cold weather eases slightly in Kathmandu, after record low of 2°C

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu has experienced a slight decline in cold temperatures after recording its lowest temperature of the season on Saturday.

The minimum temperature had dropped to 2°C, marking the coldest day of the year for the capital.

Though colder conditions were anticipated to continue, the weather showed improvement starting Sunday.

On Sunday, the minimum temperature in Kathmandu rose to 4.5°C. This trend continued on Monday and Tuesday with temperatures recorded at 4.8°C. As of today, the minimum temperature reached 5.1°C.

According to meteorologist Meen Kumar Aryal, the rise in minimum temperatures can be attributed to cloud cover during nighttime.

Clouds and reduced wind activity help mitigate cold conditions. However, Aryal noted that if the sky clears and winds pick up, temperatures could drop again.

With no major weather system currently in effect, temperatures are expected to remain steady over the next few days. Significant increases in minimum temperatures are unlikely given the seasonal trend toward colder weather.

Currently, a mild influence of westerly winds is affecting the country.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Weather Forecast Division reported that partial cloud cover is observed in the hilly areas of Karnali, Sudurpaschim, and Gandaki provinces, while the weather remains largely clear elsewhere. Fog and mist have been recorded in parts of the Terai and the Kathmandu Valley.

The division has warned that morning fog and mist in the Terai and valley regions could impact daily life, tourism, mountaineering, transportation, and air travel.

Citizens are advised to remain cautious and take necessary precautions.