Climate for Station: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

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Jodhpur

Rajasthan, India

2026-03-01 07:57

20.1°C

Feels 20.1°C

H: 32.7°C / L: 20.1°C

Precip: 0mm | Wind: 13.7 kph

▲ 1.3°C vs historical high

Sunny

2026-03-02

H: 34.4°C

L: 21.2°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 13kph

▲ 2.5°C

2026-03-03

H: 35.1°C

L: 21.8°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 11.9kph

▲ 3.2°C

2026-03-04

H: 36.2°C

L: 21.7°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 15.1kph

▲ 4.3°C

2026-03-05

H: 36.1°C

L: 21.5°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 19.1kph

▲ 4.2°C

2026-03-06

H: 36.1°C

L: 20.7°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 27kph

▲ 4.3°C

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Climate Analysis & Overview

Jodhpur's climate is characterised by a complex interplay of cooling and warming trends, with a notable decrease in precipitation concentration. While high temperatures show a slight cooling over the past decade, lows are warming, pointing to a nuanced climate evolution in this arid region.

Desert Dynamics: The Climate of Jodhpur

Jodhpur, located at 26.3°N, 73.017°E, experiences a hot desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. The city's climate is heavily influenced by its position in the Thar Desert, with minimal vegetation and significant temperature variability. The Mehrangarh Fort stands as a sentinel over this arid landscape, where the interplay of heat and sand defines the weather patterns.

Temperature Trends: A Mixed Bag

The temperature trends in Jodhpur present a complex picture. Over the past decade, there has been a cooling trend in high temperatures, with a decrease of 1.11°C (2.00°F). In contrast, the low temperatures have risen by 0.36°C (0.65°F) during the same period. When considering the all-time trends, both highs and lows show a warming pattern, with highs increasing by 0.12°C (0.22°F) and lows by 0.27°C (0.48°F). This divergence suggests a nuanced climate evolution, where nights are getting warmer, while the days show a slight cooling over the recent decade.

Precipitation Patterns: More Even Distribution

The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) for Jodhpur has shifted from a baseline of 32.0 to a current value of 24.7. This significant decrease indicates a more even distribution of rainfall events over time. In a region where rainfall is typically scarce and sporadic, this change could imply a lessening of extreme precipitation events, which may have implications for water resource management and agricultural planning.

Record Extremes: A City of Contrasts

Jodhpur's temperature records highlight its climatic extremes. The highest recorded temperature is a scorching 48.8°C (119.8°F), while the lowest dips to a chilly -1.2°C (29.8°F). These extremes underscore the city's vulnerability to both intense heat and rare cold spells, reflecting the broader challenges faced by arid regions in adapting to climate variability.

Regional Climate Context: Aligning with National Goals

India's climate goals emphasise resilience and adaptation, particularly in vulnerable regions like Rajasthan. Recent weather events, such as heatwaves and delayed monsoons, have underscored the need for adaptive strategies. Jodhpur's evolving climate trends, with its mixed temperature changes and more evenly distributed rainfall, offer both challenges and opportunities for aligning local practices with national climate objectives.

Station Statistics

10-Year Trend

High: -1.12 °C/decade

Low: +0.17 °C/decade

Rain: +0.18 mm/decade

25-Year Trend

High: -0.24 °C/decade

Low: +0.32 °C/decade

Rain: +0.23 mm/decade

50-Year Trend

High: +0.02 °C/decade

Low: +0.36 °C/decade

Rain: +0.13 mm/decade

All-Time Trend

High: +0.10 °C/decade

Low: +0.28 °C/decade

Rain: +0.01 mm/decade

Percentage Above-Average Days

Last 12 Months: 39.2%

This Year: 36.8%

Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️

Last 12 Months: 22.5

Historical Average: 36.2

Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️

High: 43^rd percentile

Low: 86^th percentile

Rain: 76^th percentile

Change in Variance ℹ️

High: -2.0%

Low: -3.2%

Intraday: -6.0%

Data Coverage

57.3%

First Year of Data

1918

Station Location

Historical Weather Records

	Max High	Avg High	Min High	Max Avg	Avg Avg	Min Avg	Max Low	Avg Low	Min Low	Max Precipitation	Avg Precipitation	Max Snow	Avg Snow
Record	48.8 °C	—	13.9 °C	41.8 °C	—	7.9 °C	34.5 °C	—	-1.2 °C	215.9 mm	—	—	—
January	33.2 °C	25.3 °C	13.9 °C	25.8 °C	17.0 °C	7.9 °C	17.4 °C	9.2 °C	1.7 °C	40.1 mm	0.1 mm	—	—
February	36.9 °C	28.7 °C	18.0 °C	28.3 °C	20.4 °C	11.3 °C	20.7 °C	11.9 °C	0.0 °C	30.0 mm	0.2 mm	—	—
March	42.2 °C	34.2 °C	21.4 °C	34.6 °C	26.2 °C	14.8 °C	27.4 °C	17.5 °C	6.1 °C	49.3 mm	0.1 mm	—	—
April	45.0 °C	39.1 °C	27.8 °C	36.0 °C	31.3 °C	20.3 °C	30.1 °C	22.8 °C	11.5 °C	26.7 mm	0.1 mm	—	—
May	48.8 °C	41.6 °C	31.4 °C	41.7 °C	34.6 °C	22.8 °C	33.3 °C	27.0 °C	17.6 °C	38.1 mm	0.3 mm	—	—
June	47.8 °C	40.5 °C	26.9 °C	41.8 °C	34.2 °C	23.1 °C	34.5 °C	28.5 °C	20.0 °C	152.9 mm	1.1 mm	—	—
July	44.6 °C	36.5 °C	25.6 °C	38.1 °C	31.2 °C	23.4 °C	32.9 °C	27.1 °C	17.4 °C	194.1 mm	3.8 mm	—	—
August	43.9 °C	34.4 °C	24.6 °C	37.4 °C	29.6 °C	24.0 °C	32.1 °C	25.7 °C	20.4 °C	184.4 mm	3.8 mm	—	—
September	42.4 °C	35.6 °C	24.2 °C	35.6 °C	29.7 °C	20.4 °C	30.1 °C	24.5 °C	17.8 °C	215.9 mm	1.8 mm	—	—
October	41.5 °C	36.1 °C	25.0 °C	34.4 °C	28.0 °C	19.1 °C	27.6 °C	20.2 °C	12.0 °C	142.0 mm	0.2 mm	—	—
November	39.0 °C	31.7 °C	19.6 °C	29.8 °C	22.8 °C	14.7 °C	22.2 °C	14.8 °C	3.0 °C	24.7 mm	0.1 mm	—	—
December	34.8 °C	27.3 °C	16.7 °C	25.7 °C	18.3 °C	8.9 °C	20.8 °C	10.7 °C	-1.2 °C	22.9 mm	0.0 mm	—	—