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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