Worst air pollution Dayan, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Dayan is fair. O3 and PM1 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 40.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Dayan is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 32.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Dayan in Yunnan reflects the Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County's elevated plateau basin at 2,400 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Lijiang Ancient Town's extraordinary UNESCO heritage tourism corridor contributing concentrated seasonal vehicle emissions. The elevated plateau position aids background dispersal, while the Yulong Snow Mountain backdrop creates dramatic topographic variation and Lijiang generally maintains good to moderate conditions given its extraordinary highland heritage setting throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Medium

40.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

40.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

22.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Fair

32.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

32.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.1/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Dayan right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Dayan is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 24.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 40.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Dayan?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Dayan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 32.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Dayan?

In Dayan, vehicle traffic and seasonal tourism traffic are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when winds are light and dispersion is poor. Background emissions and local weather both shape how conditions change from day to day. Conditions can otherwise vary considerably with the weather.

Are air quality levels in Dayan 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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