UditVani, Jamshedpur: Jharkhand experienced a largely calm and seasonally balanced day as per the Realised Weather Report issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ranchi today.
The state remained free from rainfall, fog, and cold wave conditions, indicating a stable atmospheric pattern across regions.
Temperature Overview:
A Gentle Winter Contrast
Daytime temperatures across Jharkhand hovered slightly above normal at several locations, reflecting mild winter warmth under clear skies.
Ranchi recorded a maximum temperature of 25.1°C, marginally 0.9°C above normal, while the minimum settled at 9.8°C, close to seasonal averages.
Jamshedpur saw warmer conditions with a day high of 29.2°C and a night low of 13.4°C, both notably above normal, suggesting a comfortable but warmer-than-usual winter day.
Chaibasa (PTO) emerged as the hottest location in the state, touching 30.4°C, reflecting a significant +4.5°C departure from normal.
Daltonganj and Bokaro Thermal also recorded above-normal maximum temperatures, reinforcing the trend of daytime warmth.
On the cooler end, Gumla AWS registered the lowest minimum temperature at 4.8°C, maintaining its reputation as one of Jharkhand’s colder pockets during winter nights.
Rainfall, Visibility and Weather Events
Rainfall: The state recorded nil rainfall across all reporting stations in the past 24 hours.
Fog: No fog conditions were realised anywhere in the state.
Cold Wave: No cold wave conditions were reported, indicating relief from harsh winter extremes.
Visibility: The lowest visibility was observed at Jamshedpur (MO) at 1500 metres, still within manageable limits for normal activity.
Automated Weather Station Insights
Data from Automated Weather Stations (AWS) further confirmed the prevailing dry and stable conditions:
Maximum temperatures across districts largely ranged between 24°C and 30°C.
Night temperatures showed sharper drops in plateau and forested regions such as Gumla, Hazaribagh, Khunti, and Lohardaga, underscoring typical winter nocturnal cooling.
All AWS stations uniformly reported zero rainfall, reinforcing the dominance of dry continental air.
Overall Weather Outlook
The weather across Jharkhand on this day reflected a classic late-January pattern—pleasant daytime warmth, cool nights, dry air, and clear skies.
With no disruptive weather phenomena like fog, rain, or cold waves, conditions remained favorable for daily life, travel, agriculture, and outdoor activities.
In essence, Jharkhand is currently enjoying a quiet and stable winter phase, marked by gentle sunshine during the day and crisp coolness at night—an interlude of calm before any potential seasonal transitions ahead.
