Punjab’s feeling a sharp bite of cold earlier than usual, giving folks a break from last winter’s softer nights. Come November 20, 2025, Faridkot (AMFU) turned out the coolest spot - temps dipped to only 7°C. Places such as Ludhiana, Bathinda, Pathankot, along with Amritsar, hit lows between 8.6°C and 10°C; meanwhile nearly every corner of Punjab woke up below ten degrees, blanketing both farms and neighborhoods in fresh, nippy air.
Meteorologists say this chilly spell feels way more intense than Punjab's weather last November. Back in 2024, many spots saw lows near or just over 10°C, while some areas averaged as warm as 16°C - about 2 to 4 degrees above typical levels for that time. People didn’t need thick jackets at dawn back then because the air stayed mild, with harsher cold holding off until later in December.
This time, the sudden cool spell seems more like an old-style Punjabi winter again. According to the IMD, lows during mid-November match typical past numbers - dry air makes it feel sharper. Nights are turning cooler though days stay warmer than normal, sitting between 24 and 27°C across areas - not bad at all for folks doing field tasks, meeting up outside, or heading out early.
Still no rain across Punjab - sky’s staying clear, air feels parched, with humidity sticking around 28% lately. Now and then, gusts hit 10 km/h, making dawn and dusk sharper, deepening the haze over rice plots and country lanes wrapped in fog.
This year’s weather feels more like a regular winter, experts say - nothing like the strange warmth seen last November. Because of the chilly stretch lately, farmers are watching closely for morning frost soon, which is totally different from last season's mild beginning. With colder days settling into Punjab, people should get ready for fresh breezes and cooler temps sticking around. That means steaming cups of chai, outdoor fires crackling at night, plus bundling up in cozy sweaters - the kind of daily life locals know well when winter truly arrives.
