Worst air pollution Anshan, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Anshan is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 36.5/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Anshan is medium. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 decreases to good; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 decreases to medium; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 46.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Anshan's air quality reflects the Liaoning southern coastal industrial plain's position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the Ansteel iron and steel complex — one of China's largest — generating elevated industrial SO₂, PM2.5, and heavy metals. The Yellow Sea maritime influence provides limited ventilation, while winter residential coal heating compounds industrial emissions and the steel complex's industrial scale makes Anshan Liaoning's most distinctively steel manufacturing-defined air quality environment throughout the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
36.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
36.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
46.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
15.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Anshan right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Anshan is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 36.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Anshan?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Anshan will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 46.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 46.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Anshan?
In Anshan, traffic on the surrounding roads, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, along with light manufacturing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Anshan 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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