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Loading current temperature, humidity, wind, and air quality context for Simraungaḍh, Nepal, Nepal.
Current temperature, humidity, wind, and air quality context for Simraungaḍh, Nepal, Nepal.
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Feels like 32.4°C
Humidity
76%
Relative humidity
Wind
4.7 km/h
E
UV
0.05
Low
Pressure
1001.1 hPa
Surface pressure
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27.7°
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31.1°
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32.6°
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34°
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34.8°
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35.5°
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36°
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36.2°
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35.9°
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35.4°
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34.3°
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32.6°
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31.2°
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30.8°
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30.6°
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30.4°
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29.7°
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29°
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28.5°
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28.3°
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28.5°
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32.4°C
5° warmer than actual
76%
Humid
4.7 km/h
Direction: E
0.05
Low
4%
Sky coverage
0 mm
Current rainfall
Simraungadh, a historically significant town nestled in the Bara District of the Madhesh Province, sits squarely within the fertile Terai plains of southern Nepal. Positioned at an elevation of approximately 80 meters above sea level, this settlement serves as a critical junction near the Indo-Nepal border. Its geography is defined by expansive, flat alluvial plains, which are characterized by intense agricultural productivity and a mosaic of rice paddies and mustard fields. The terrain is largely featureless, lacking natural barriers that could facilitate wind dispersion, which makes the local atmosphere prone to stagnation. The proximity to the Siwalik Range to the north influences local microclimates, yet the town remains deeply integrated into the broader Gangetic plain ecosystem. This positioning is pivotal for air quality; the regional wind patterns often transport particulate matter and biomass combustion byproducts from the densely populated, industrializing corridors of northern India. Furthermore, Simraungadh exists within an urban-rural gradient where subsistence farming practices, including seasonal crop residue burning, play a dominant role in shaping air composition. The lack of significant industrial heavy zones is offset by the heavy reliance on traditional cookstoves and the high density of vehicular traffic on local arterial roads connecting to the broader highway network. As a historic seat of the Karnat dynasty, the town’s layout reflects a blend of traditional spatial organization and modern sprawl, where the absence of extensive forest cover allows for the rapid accumulation of dust and suspended particulates during the arid months of the year.
The atmospheric narrative of Simraungadh is dictated by the dramatic transition between the pre-monsoon heat, the deluge of the monsoon, and the stagnant, chilly winter months. During the dry winter period, spanning from November to February, the region experiences severe temperature inversions. Cold, dense air traps pollutants near the surface, preventing vertical mixing and leading to persistent, thick fog that blankets the Terai plains. This is the period when residents should exercise extreme caution, as the combination of biomass smoke from heating and stagnant air creates a hazardous breathing environment. Sensitive groups, including those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, are strongly advised to limit outdoor exertion during early mornings and late evenings when concentrations of particulate matter are at their seasonal peak. As spring arrives in March and April, rising temperatures gradually break the inversion layers; however, this period is often plagued by transboundary haze and dust storms originating from the arid regions to the west. The onset of the monsoon in June serves as a natural cleansing mechanism, with heavy rainfall washing away suspended particulates and significantly improving air quality. During the wet months of July through September, the air is at its cleanest, providing a window for outdoor activities. However, as the monsoon retreats in October, the cycle begins anew with the resumption of agricultural clearing. Residents should prioritize indoor air filtration during the winter months and monitor local weather updates, favoring the mid-monsoon season for any strenuous outdoor endeavors to minimize exposure to harmful airborne pollutants.