Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Sunday, 30 August 2026: Expect Thunderstorms with Hail, High of 32°C
Kolkata's weather on Sunday, 30 August 2026, will be overcast with a significant thunderstorm and slight hail expected around noon. The high temperature will be 32°C, while humidity remains high at 97%. Residents should anticipate a 100% chance of rain and prepare for showers throughout the day.
Kolkata, West Bengal, will experience an overcast day on Sunday, 30 August 2026, with a significant shift in conditions expected by midday. While the day begins with a temperature of 27°C feeling like 34°C, a thunderstorm accompanied by slight hail is forecast for noon, with a 100% chance of rain. The highest temperature is predicted to reach 32°C, with a low of 27°C. Residents should prepare for heavy showers as the chance of rain escalates rapidly from light drizzle in the early morning to a near certainty by late morning. Shimla Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Sunday, 30 August 2026: Expect Thunderstorms and Hail, High of 23°C.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Sunday, 30 August 2026 | ||
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Temperature
27°C |
Feels Like
34°C |
High
32°C |
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Low
27°C |
Conditions
Overcast |
Humidity
97% |
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Wind Speed
3 km/h |
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| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Sunday, 30 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 17% | 3 km/h |
| 02:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 20% | 8 km/h |
| 04:00 | 27°C | Light drizzle | 24% | 10 km/h |
| 06:00 | 27°C | Light drizzle | 37% | 10 km/h |
| 08:00 | 29°C | Light drizzle | 57% | 16 km/h |
| 10:00 | 31°C | Light drizzle | 85% | 15 km/h |
| 12:00 | 28°C | Thunderstorm with slight hail | 100% | 13 km/h |
| 14:00 | 29°C | Light drizzle | 98% | 11 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The high humidity of 97% will contribute to the muggy feel throughout the day, even with a light breeze of 3 km/h at the start, which may pick up to 15 km/h during the storm. Light drizzle is expected from around 4 AM, increasing in intensity and probability through the morning, reaching 85% by 10 AM before the main thunderstorm hits. Following the midday downpour, light drizzle is expected to continue with a 98% chance of rain in the early afternoon.
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