Now
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25.9°
💧35%
Loading current temperature, humidity, wind, and air quality context for Chơn Thành, Bình Phước, Vietnam.
Current temperature, humidity, wind, and air quality context for Chơn Thành, Bình Phước, Vietnam.
Overcast
Feels like 30.6°C
Humidity
93%
Relative humidity
Wind
11.8 km/h
SSW
UV
1.35
Low
Pressure
1009.1 hPa
Surface pressure
Now
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25.9°
💧35%
08am
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26.5°
💧45%
09am
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27.9°
💧57%
10am
🌦️
29°
💧67%
11am
🌦️
29.8°
💧75%
12pm
⛈️
30.2°
💧81%
01pm
⛈️
30.5°
💧86%
02pm
⛈️
30°
💧91%
03pm
🌧️
27.1°
💧94%
04pm
🌧️
26.4°
💧96%
05pm
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26.4°
💧95%
06pm
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26.4°
💧93%
07pm
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25.8°
💧86%
08pm
🌦️
26°
💧73%
09pm
🌦️
26°
💧56%
10pm
☁️
25.8°
💧41%
11pm
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25.6°
💧30%
12am
🌦️
25.5°
💧21%
01am
🌦️
25.2°
💧16%
02am
🌦️
25°
💧17%
03am
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24.4°
💧22%
04am
🌦️
24.5°
💧25%
05am
🌦️
24.4°
💧21%
06am
🌦️
24.2°
💧15%
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30.6°C
5° warmer than actual
93%
Very Humid
11.8 km/h
Direction: SSW
1.35
Low
100%
Sky coverage
0 mm
Current rainfall
Chơn Thành serves as a pivotal urban hub within the Bình Phước province, strategically positioned as a gateway connecting the Southeast region with the Central Highlands. The city is defined by a transitional landscape where the undulating plateaus of the interior meet the flatter plains of the southern delta. Its terrain is characterized by rich, red basaltic soil, which historically supported vast rubber and cashew plantations that still fringe the urban core today. This urban-rural gradient creates a unique atmospheric dynamic; while the surrounding greenery acts as a natural carbon sink, the rapid expansion of industrial zones has introduced significant point-source emissions. The city's elevation is relatively low, yet its position within a basin-like structure can occasionally trap pollutants during stagnant weather periods. The proximity to major transport arteries, including the National Highway 13, facilitates a steady stream of heavy-duty logistics traffic, contributing to a baseline of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. Unlike coastal cities, Chơn Thành lacks a moderating sea breeze, meaning its air quality is more heavily influenced by inland thermal currents and the surrounding agricultural practices. The interplay between dense industrial belts and fragmented forest patches creates microclimates where humidity often clings to the surface, potentially exacerbating the concentration of ground-level aerosols. Consequently, the urban character of Chơn Thành is a juxtaposition of rapid industrialization and agrarian heritage, directly shaping its evolving atmospheric profile and the overall health of its growing population.
Chơn Thành experiences a pronounced tropical monsoon climate, splitting the year into a distinct dry season and a wet season. From November to April, the region is dominated by the northeast monsoon, which brings cooler, drier air. During these months, air quality often declines as the lack of precipitation allows particulate matter from industrial stacks and agricultural burning to linger in the atmosphere. Temperature inversions are common during the early morning hours of January and February, trapping smog close to the ground and creating a haze that reduces visibility. This period is the most challenging for sensitive groups, particularly those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, who should limit outdoor exertion during dawn. Conversely, the wet season, spanning May to October, provides a natural cleansing mechanism. Frequent, heavy rainfall effectively scrubs the atmosphere, washing away suspended aerosols and significantly lowering the concentration of pollutants. The southwest monsoon brings moisture-laden air that disperses industrial emissions more efficiently. However, the high humidity of the rainy season can lead to increased secondary pollutant formation in certain conditions. For residents and visitors, the peak of the rainy season offers the freshest air, making it the ideal time for outdoor activities. To maintain respiratory health, vulnerable populations are advised to monitor local conditions closely during the dry season's peak, utilizing air-purifying indoor environments when the wind stagnates and the characteristic dry-season haze descends upon the industrial corridors.
AQI (EPA)
83 · Moderate
Air quality context for the same location
US EPA AQI
🙂 Moderate
Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
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