Delhi Sees Shallow Fog; Clear Days and Cooler Mornings Ahead

Key Takeaways:

• Shallow fog was observed at a few locations in Delhi on November 2, with morning mist possible through November 4.
• Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 16.4°C on November 2, down 1.6°C from the previous morning.
• Delhi is expected to experience mainly clear skies and dry weather, with maximum temperatures ranging between 27°C and 30°C through November 4.
• Minimum temperatures may fall to 14–16°C by November 4, but widespread dense fog and cold-wave conditions are not expected.
• Forecast Validity: November 2–4, 2026 (3 days).

Shallow fog appeared at a few places in Delhi on Monday morning, marking a change from the recent rain-dominated weather to a quieter early-November pattern. We expect mainly clear skies and no rain through November 4, with mist possible during the morning hours on Tuesday and Wednesday. Daytime temperatures should remain comparatively steady, while nights become slightly cooler. We at Skymet do not expect a widespread dense-fog episode or an official cold-wave event.

Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 16.4°C on November 2, down 1.6°C from the previous morning, while its previous-day maximum reached 29.0°C. No rainfall was recorded during the preceding 24 hours. These observations describe conditions at the station, not every NCR neighbourhood. Shallow fog was reported at a few locations, so reduced visibility should not be assumed to have affected the entire region equally.

Clearer skies favour the loss of heat from the ground overnight. Where sufficient moisture remains near the surface and winds become light, cooling can bring the air closer to saturation, producing mist or shallow fog. Sunshine and daytime mixing generally help disperse such shallow layers. This explains how a dry-weather forecast can coexist with reduced morning visibility; the absence of rain does not mean the near-surface air contains no moisture.

For November 2, Delhi’s maximum is forecast at 27–29°C. The range rises slightly to 28–30°C on November 3 before returning to 27–29°C on November 4. Minimum temperatures are expected around 15–17°C on Tuesday and 14–16°C on Wednesday. Predominantly northwesterly winds and mainly clear skies are indicated. The broader NCR forecast includes morning mist, but no verified visibility distances or transport disruptions have been established here.

Early commuters should adjust their speed to the visibility actually encountered and allow additional distance from vehicles ahead. Walkers may prefer a light extra layer before sunrise, even when afternoons feel comfortable. Farmers can plan around the dry outlook while checking soil conditions before fieldwork. Mist, fog and pollution are not interchangeable terms: an air-quality assessment requires separate measurements. Likewise, we do not expect flight delays, severe winter conditions or a guaranteed improvement in pollution.