Chennai faces patchy rain and high temperatures of 36.6 degrees Celsius

CHENNAI — Chennai experienced patchy rain nearby on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as temperatures reached a maximum of 36.6 degrees Celsius amid an 89 percent probability of precipitation.

The minimum temperature for the day was recorded at 28.6 degrees Celsius. Atmospheric pressure in the city hovered around 100.6 kPa, while humidity levels stood at 66 percent. Wind speeds from the south-southwest were clocked at 26.3 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching up to 36 kilometers per hour. Visibility remained at 10 kilometers, and the ultraviolet (UV) index was recorded at zero.

The city's air quality remained in the favorable range, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) registering at 46, which is classified as good. Sunrise occurred at 05:42 AM, and sunset was recorded at 06:31 PM.

An hourly analysis of the day's temperatures showed a cool start, with temperatures hovering at 29.6 degrees Celsius at midnight. The temperature adjusted to 29.7 degrees Celsius at 1 AM, before dropping to 29.5 degrees Celsius at 2 AM, 29.2 degrees Celsius at 3 AM, and reaching a low of 29.1 degrees Celsius at 4 AM and 5 AM.

As daylight broke, temperatures began to climb. The temperature rose to 29.7 degrees Celsius at 6 AM, 32 degrees Celsius at 7 AM, 33.6 degrees Celsius at 8 AM, and 35.2 degrees Celsius at 9 AM. By late morning, the heat intensified to 35.8 degrees Celsius at 10 AM and 36.2 degrees Celsius at 11 AM, before peaking at 36.6 degrees Celsius at noon.

During the afternoon, temperatures gradually decreased, registering at 36.3 degrees Celsius at 1 PM, 35.9 degrees Celsius at 2 PM, 35 degrees Celsius at 3 PM, 34.3 degrees Celsius at 4 PM, and 33.1 degrees Celsius at 5 PM. By 6 PM, the temperature dropped to 31.6 degrees Celsius.

In the evening, temperatures cooled further to 30.5 degrees Celsius at 7 PM, reaching the daily minimum of 28.6 degrees Celsius at 8 PM. Temperatures then slightly rose to 29.3 degrees Celsius at 9 PM, 29.6 degrees Celsius at 10 PM, and 29.5 degrees Celsius at 11 PM.

The forecast for Sunday, May 31, 2026, projects a temperature range between 28.3 degrees Celsius and 36.7 degrees Celsius.

Looking ahead to the upcoming week, temperatures are expected to rise steadily. On Monday, June 1, the temperature will range from 29.2 degrees Celsius to 36.1 degrees Celsius. Tuesday, June 2, will see a range of 28.9 degrees Celsius to 37.3 degrees Celsius, while Wednesday, June 3, will range between 29.2 degrees Celsius and 37.7 degrees Celsius.

The upward trend continues into late week, with Thursday, June 4, expected to experience temperatures between 29.5 degrees Celsius and 37.6 degrees Celsius. By Friday, June 5, temperatures are forecast to reach a maximum of 38.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 30.6 degrees Celsius.