Worst air pollution Huangshan, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Huangshan is fair. PM2.5, O3, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM10, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 54.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Huangshan is fair. O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 58.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Huangshan's air quality benefits from the Anhui Xin'an River valley's exceptional Yellow Mountain UNESCO World Heritage position, with the surrounding Huangshan granite peak wilderness providing outstanding natural filtration. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and tourism operations contribute modest local sources, while the extraordinary mountain pine and mist forest canopy and the clean Xin'an River valley generally maintain Huangshan among eastern China's more naturally filtered major scenic areas throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
54.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
54.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
23.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Medium
58.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
58.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
44.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
23.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Huangshan right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Huangshan is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 37.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 54.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Huangshan?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Huangshan will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 26.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 58.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Huangshan?
Air quality in Huangshan tends to be worse when road traffic together with seasonal tourism traffic build up and winds are light and dispersion is poor. Local weather patterns add further variation on top of these sources. Conditions can otherwise vary considerably with the weather.
Are air quality levels in Huangshan 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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