Shimla Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 05 August 2026: Expect Thunderstorms with Slight Hail, High of 18°C
Shimla's weather on Wednesday, 05 August 2026, will be marked by overcast skies, high humidity of 100%, and a significant chance of rain throughout the day. Be prepared for thunderstorms with slight hail developing in the afternoon, with a high temperature of 18°C.
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, will experience a day of persistent overcast skies and significant rainfall probabilities on Wednesday, 05 August 2026, with conditions set to turn stormy later in the afternoon. The day begins with a cool 15°C, feeling like 16°C, under 100% humidity. While the early hours show only a slight chance of rain, this is forecast to escalate considerably, peaking around midday when a 100% chance of precipitation is expected. The day's high temperature will reach 18°C, but this will be accompanied by a notable shift in weather around 2 PM. Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 05 August 2026: Expect Thunderstorms with Hail, High of 33°C.
| Current Weather in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — Wednesday, 05 August 2026 | ||
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Temperature
15°C |
Feels Like
16°C |
High
18°C |
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Low
15°C |
Conditions
Overcast |
Humidity
100% |
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Wind Speed
2 km/h |
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| Hourly Outlook for Shimla — Wednesday, 05 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 14°C | Overcast | 7% | 2 km/h |
| 02:00 | 15°C | Overcast | 8% | 2 km/h |
| 04:00 | 15°C | Overcast | 16% | 1 km/h |
| 06:00 | 15°C | Overcast | 15% | 0 km/h |
| 08:00 | 18°C | Light drizzle | 8% | 4 km/h |
| 10:00 | 20°C | Overcast | 25% | 3 km/h |
| 12:00 | 22°C | Light drizzle | 52% | 9 km/h |
| 14:00 | 18°C | Thunderstorm with slight hail | 82% | 6 km/h |
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
Local reports indicate ongoing wet conditions across Himachal Pradesh, with concerns about flooding and landslides from recent heavy rains. For Shimla today, the forecast indicates a significant risk of thunderstorms with slight hail developing around 2 PM, accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 4 km/h and a high chance of rain at 82%. Earlier in the day, light drizzle is expected around 8 AM, with the temperature climbing to 18°C before the more intense weather systems move in.
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