Worst air pollution Huaihua, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Huaihua is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Huaihua is fair. HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Huaihua's air quality reflects the Hunan western Wushui River valley's partial enclosure between the Xuefeng and Wuling mountain ranges, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the agricultural, timber, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The surrounding mountain ranges create significant topographic enclosure, while winter coal heating under valley inversions generates elevated PM2.5 and the relatively lower industrial intensity compared to eastern Hunan generally maintains moderate western Hunan provincial readings.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
37.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
37.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Huaihua right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Huaihua is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Huaihua?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Huaihua will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Huaihua?
Huaihua usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions, light manufacturing, together with agricultural burning coincide with periods when temperature inversions set in over the valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape.
Are air quality levels in Huaihua 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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