Worst air pollution Changshu, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Changshu is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 78.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Changshu is poor. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 79.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Changshu's air quality reflects the flat Jiangsu Yangcheng Lake delta adjacent to Suzhou, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the garment, chemical, and automotive parts corridor contributing local sources. East China Sea breezes provide limited maritime ventilation, while winter anticyclonic inversions concentrate industrial and heating emissions and Changshu generally maintains moderate to elevated Yangtze Delta Jiangsu industrial corridor readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Poor

78.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

40.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

12.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

50.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

78.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

17.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

13.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

43.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Poor

79.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

37.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

49.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

79.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

8.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

16.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

41.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Changshu right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Changshu is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 78.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 78.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Changshu?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Changshu will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 79.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 79.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Changshu?

Changshu usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic together with heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing coincide with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.

Are air quality levels in Changshu 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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