Worst air pollution Dadukou, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Dadukou is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; SO2 is fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 65.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Dadukou is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 66.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Dadukou's air quality reflects the Sichuan Basin's Chongqing western Jialing River valley position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the steel and manufacturing corridor contributing elevated industrial PM2.5. The Sichuan Basin's topographic enclosure creates concentration under winter inversions, while the broader Chongqing metropolitan industrial background influences the corridor and the area generally maintains moderate to elevated Chongqing metropolitan western corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Poor
65.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
65.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
60.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
34.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
46.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
66.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
66.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
63.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
35.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
45.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Dadukou right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Dadukou is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 65.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 65.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Dadukou?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Dadukou will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 66.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 66.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Dadukou?
Pollution in Dadukou typically rises when traffic emissions, heavy industrial and chemical processing, together with manufacturing and food processing combine, especially once the surrounding valley traps air close to the ground. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels.
Are air quality levels in Dadukou 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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