Now
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13.1°
💧33%
Loading current temperature, humidity, wind, and air quality context for Dobrush, Homyel’skaya Voblasts’, Belarus.
Current temperature, humidity, wind, and air quality context for Dobrush, Homyel’skaya Voblasts’, Belarus.
Overcast
Feels like 12.1°C
Humidity
85%
Relative humidity
Wind
6.6 km/h
ESE
UV
0
Low
Pressure
1015.5 hPa
Surface pressure
Now
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13.1°
💧33%
05am
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13°
💧20%
06am
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13.1°
💧20%
07am
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13.9°
💧28%
08am
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14.3°
💧18%
09am
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15.2°
💧5%
10am
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15.8°
11am
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17.5°
💧3%
12pm
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19.2°
💧3%
01pm
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19.6°
02pm
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19.3°
💧5%
03pm
⛅
20.3°
04pm
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20.6°
05pm
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20.3°
06pm
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20.1°
07pm
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19.2°
08pm
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17.7°
09pm
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15°
10pm
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13.5°
11pm
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12.6°
12am
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12.1°
01am
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11.6°
02am
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11.2°
03am
⛅
10.9°
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12.1°C
Similar to actual
85%
Very Humid
6.6 km/h
Direction: ESE
0
Low
95%
Sky coverage
0 mm
Current rainfall
Dobrush, nestled within Belarus’s Homyel’skaya Voblasts’, occupies a relatively flat, low-lying position on the Dnieper Plains. Its coordinates, 52.4167° N, 31.3167° E, place it within a temperate continental climate zone, characterized by warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The city is situated approximately 30km north of the Ukrainian border, and benefits from proximity to the Ipuć River, a tributary of the Dnieper. This riverine landscape influences local humidity and can contribute to temperature moderation, but also creates conditions for fog formation, potentially trapping pollutants. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with extensive fields of grains and potatoes dominating the region. While Dobrush isn’t a major industrial hub, it does possess some light manufacturing and agricultural processing facilities. The urban-rural gradient is quite sharp; the city itself is compact, with a population of around 18,083, quickly giving way to open farmland. This proximity to agricultural land means seasonal burning of crop residue can be a significant, localised source of particulate matter. The flat terrain offers little natural dispersion for pollutants, meaning emissions tend to accumulate, particularly during stable atmospheric conditions. The prevailing winds, generally from the west, can transport pollutants from regional sources, impacting Dobrush’s air quality.
Dobrush experiences a distinct seasonal air quality pattern. Spring (March-May) often sees a deterioration in air quality due to agricultural burning and dust from thawing ground, exacerbated by occasional temperature inversions that trap pollutants near the surface. Summer (June-August) generally offers the cleanest air, with prevailing winds dispersing emissions and rainfall acting as a natural scrubber. However, heatwaves can lead to increased ground-level ozone formation. Autumn (September-November) brings a return of agricultural burning, combined with the onset of heating season, increasing emissions from residential and industrial sources. This period often sees stagnant air masses, worsening pollution. Winter (December-February) is typically the most challenging time for air quality. Low temperatures encourage increased use of solid fuels for heating, releasing significant particulate matter and sulfur dioxide. Snow cover reflects sunlight, intensifying temperature inversions and trapping pollutants. Sensitive groups – children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions – should limit outdoor exertion during autumn and winter. Fog, common in the cooler months, further concentrates pollutants. Months to favour for outdoor activity are June, July, and August, when meteorological conditions are most favourable. Monitoring local conditions is crucial, as short-term weather patterns can rapidly alter air quality.
AQI (EPA)
24 · Good
Air quality context for the same location
US EPA AQI
😊 Good
Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no health risk.
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