The city’s maximum temperature has shot up by a steep 5.8° in just seven days, climbing from 29.3°C on Sept 25 to 35.1°C on Friday
The city’s maximum temperature shot up by a steep 5.8° in just seven days, climbing from 29.3°C on Sept 25 to 35.1°C on Friday. The reading is the highest recorded in the last three months and equals the previous peak of 35.1°C logged on June 27. On the same date in 2025, Nashik’s maximum temperature stood at a pleasant 28.7°C. In fact, Friday’s 35.1°C has already surpassed the highest temperature recorded during Oct last year, when the mercury peaked at 33°C on Oct 13. the minimum temperature settled at 20.3°C While daytime conditions turned increasingly harsh. The rise has been steady and relentless, with maximum temperatures crossing the 34°C mark on both Wednesday and Thursday before breaching the 35°C barrier.
The sharp jump signals the arrival of the annual “Oct heat” phenomenon that typically grips north Maharashtra after the retreat of monsoon conditions. Residents said the changing weather was becoming impossible to ignore. Even the air from ceiling fans at night has felt warm, which shows how much temperatures have increased,” said resident Arvind Sonawane. Along with that, residents have started experiencing the typical Oct heat much earlier,” another resident Kiran Ghuge said.
With rainfall disappearing from the region over the past several days, clear skies and intense sunshine have combined to drive temperatures sharply upward. “There has been a noticeable rise in daytime temperatures over the past few days, and the heat has become quite uncomfortable. The dry spell has also brought another familiar post-monsoon problem: dust. “With rainfall activity coming to a halt, dust levels have surged again, especially in areas where road works are underway. With forecasts indicating continued dry weather, Nashik residents may have to brace for more sweltering afternoons as the city settles into the annual post-monsoon heat phase.
What makes the spike more striking is the comparison with last year.