Worst air pollution Baoshan, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Baoshan is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 20.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Baoshan is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 20.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Baoshan's air quality reflects the Yunnan western plateau's Nu River valley position at 1,650 metres near the Myanmar border, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the agricultural, jade mining, and light manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal, while the surrounding Gaoligong Mountains create topographic variation and transboundary biomass burning smoke from Myanmar and Southeast Asian forest fires is an increasingly severe dry season concern throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

20.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

20.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.1/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Baoshan right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Baoshan is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 20.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 20.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Baoshan?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Baoshan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 20.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Baoshan?

Air quality in Baoshan tends to be worse when vehicle traffic, quarrying activity, along with manufacturing activity build up and winds are light and dispersion is poor. Local weather patterns add further variation on top of these sources. Local weather patterns add further day-to-day variation.

Are air quality levels in Baoshan 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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