Worst air pollution Ankang, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Ankang is fair. PM1 is fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 51.0/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Ankang is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 increases to fair; HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 56.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ankang's air quality reflects the Shaanxi southern Han River valley's near-complete topographic enclosure between the Qinling and Daba mountains at 290 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the agricultural, mining, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The deeply enclosed mountain valley creates severe winter inversions that trap heating and vehicle emissions, while the Qinling-Daba mountain corridor's dramatic topographic enclosure maintains Ankang among Shaanxi's more topographically challenged southern valley environments throughout the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Medium
51.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
45.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
51.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
12.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
56.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
56.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ankang right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Ankang is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 24.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 51.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ankang?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Ankang will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 39.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 56.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ankang?
Pollution in Ankang typically rises when traffic emissions, mining operations, along with manufacturing and food processing combine, especially once temperature inversions set in over the valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources.
Are air quality levels in Ankang based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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