Worst air pollution Changzhou, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Changzhou is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; O3 is poor; PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 90.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Changzhou is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 87.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Changzhou's air quality reflects the flat Yangtze delta plain's Jiangsu position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the automotive, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. East China Sea breezes provide limited maritime ventilation, while winter anticyclonic inversions concentrate industrial and heating emissions and Changzhou generally maintains moderate to elevated Yangtze Delta Jiangsu corridor readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Very poor

90.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

43.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

15.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Very poor

90.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

71.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Medium

40.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

13.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

47.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Very poor

87.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

43.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

15.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Very poor

87.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

70.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Medium

40.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

15.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

47.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Changzhou right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Changzhou is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 90.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 90.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Changzhou?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Changzhou will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 87.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 87.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Changzhou?

In Changzhou, vehicle traffic and manufacturing and food processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry spells bring strong winds. 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 Changzhou 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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