Highest air pollution Guangzhou, today and tomorrow

Today (29 June): Air quality in Guangzhou is fair. PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 44.9/100).
Tomorrow (30 June 2026): Air quality in Guangzhou is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 44.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Air quality in Guangzhou is influenced by traffic, industrial activity, and its location within a large urban region. Weather patterns and regional transport across southern China, including the Pearl River Delta, can also affect pollution levels.

Today - 29 June | Pollution peaks at 20:00

AQI:

Medium

44.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

31.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

44.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

17.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

39.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 30 June | Pollution peaks at 20:00

AQI:

Medium

44.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

27.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

44.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

19.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

34.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Guangzhou right now?

On 29 June 2026, overall air quality in Guangzhou is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 39.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 44.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Guangzhou?

On 30 June 2026, air quality conditions in Guangzhou will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 34.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 44.0/100).

When is air pollution at its highest in Guangzhou?

Pollution in Guangzhou can be higher during busy traffic periods and when humid, stagnant conditions limit dispersion. Regional emissions from the surrounding Pearl River Delta can also contribute to elevated levels.

Are air quality levels in Guangzhou 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: 28 June 2026 at 18:37 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team