Now
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36.2°
💧18%
Loading current temperature, humidity, wind, and air quality context for Sevilimedu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Current temperature, humidity, wind, and air quality context for Sevilimedu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Partly cloudy
Feels like 40°C
Humidity
41%
Relative humidity
Wind
11.9 km/h
W
UV
7.5
Very High
Pressure
1003.2 hPa
Surface pressure
Now
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36.2°
💧18%
02pm
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36.5°
💧29%
03pm
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36.7°
💧40%
04pm
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34.8°
💧52%
05pm
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30.5°
💧59%
06pm
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29.3°
💧61%
07pm
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29.5°
💧58%
08pm
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29.8°
💧53%
09pm
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29.4°
💧44%
10pm
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28.5°
💧32%
11pm
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27.5°
💧22%
12am
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27.3°
💧18%
01am
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27.5°
💧16%
02am
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27.4°
💧14%
03am
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27.1°
💧9%
04am
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27.3°
💧4%
05am
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27.2°
06am
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27.4°
07am
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29.1°
08am
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30.5°
09am
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31.8°
10am
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33°
11am
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34.2°
12pm
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35.2°
💧9%
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40°C
4° warmer than actual
41%
Comfortable
11.9 km/h
Direction: W
7.5
Very High
55%
Sky coverage
0 mm
Current rainfall
Sevilimedu sits within the heart of the Vellore district, a region characterized by its semi-arid tropical landscape and undulating plains. As a small settlement with a modest population, its urban character is defined by a transitionary gradient where residential clusters meet expansive agricultural tracts. The geography is dominated by the Deccan Plateau's influence, resulting in a landscape that is largely flat with subtle elevation changes, which prevents significant topographical trapping of pollutants but allows for wide dispersal. Its position inland, away from the immediate cooling breezes of the Bay of Bengal, means the local microclimate is heavily influenced by continental heating. The surrounding terrain is a mosaic of paddy fields and scrublands, which serves as a natural buffer but also introduces seasonal particulate matter through agricultural residue burning. While not a massive industrial metropolis, Sevilimedu's proximity to the larger industrial corridors of Vellore and its role as a local transit point for agricultural goods mean that vehicular emissions and dust from unpaved rural roads are primary contributors to the local atmospheric profile. The lack of significant water bodies in the immediate vicinity means there is limited evaporative cooling to mitigate heat-induced chemical reactions in the lower atmosphere. Consequently, the air quality is deeply intertwined with the rhythms of the surrounding rural-urban interface and the seasonal shifts in land use. This specific geographic positioning makes the atmosphere sensitive to both local anthropogenic activities and broader regional climatic patterns. The area remains a dynamic environment where nature and human activity constantly intersect.
In Sevilimedu, the air quality story is dictated by the intense tropical cycle of Tamil Nadu. During the scorching summer months from March to May, the atmosphere often experiences high levels of particulate matter. The intense heat can trigger stagnant air conditions, where dust from dry soil and vehicular exhaust linger near the ground. This period requires caution for those with respiratory sensitivities. The arrival of the Southwest monsoon brings a transformative shift; heavy rainfall acts as a natural scrubber, washing aerosols and pollutants from the sky and significantly improving clarity. However, the Northeast monsoon, which typically brings more significant rainfall to this region, can also introduce humidity-related issues. During the transition into the cooler months of October and November, the air may feel heavier due to increased moisture. The most favorable time for outdoor activities is generally during the post-monsoon period when the rains have cleared the dust but before the winter temperature inversions set in. In the brief winter window, nocturnal temperature inversions can occasionally trap localized pollutants near the surface during the early morning hours. For sensitive groups, including children and the elderly, it is advisable to monitor local conditions during the peak summer and the transitional months. Using masks during high-dust periods in the dry season and staying indoors during heavy agricultural burning seasons can mitigate health risks. This seasonal rhythm ensures that while pollution fluctuates, the cleansing effect of the monsoon remains a vital ecological stabilizer for the entire local community throughout the calendar year.
AQI (NAQI)
11 · Good
Air quality context for the same location
NAQI (India)
😊 Good
Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no health risk.
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