Worst air pollution Changzhou, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Changzhou is medium. AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 44.8/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Changzhou is fair. O3 increases to fair; SO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 57.6/100). 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 - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Medium
44.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
44.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Medium
57.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
57.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Changzhou right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Changzhou is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 44.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 44.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Changzhou?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Changzhou will be worse than today, with O3 forecast at fair at 26.9/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 57.6/100).
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.
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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