Worst air pollution Gulou, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Gulou is fair. SO2 and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 57.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Gulou is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 61.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Gulou's air quality reflects the Fujian provincial capital Fuzhou's Minjiang River corridor position adjacent to the historic district, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the electronics, financial services, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. Taiwan Strait breezes provide maritime ventilation, while winter anticyclonic conditions concentrate industrial and heating emissions and Gulou generally maintains moderate Fujian provincial capital readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Medium

57.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

46.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

57.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

21.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

13.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

23.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Poor

61.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

47.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

61.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

20.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

13.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

25.2/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Gulou right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Gulou is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 23.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 57.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Gulou?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Gulou will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 61.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Gulou?

In Gulou, vehicle traffic along with manufacturing and food processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.

Are air quality levels in Gulou 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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