Worst air pollution Jinhua, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Jinhua is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; O3 is poor; SO2 and HCHO are fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Jinhua is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Jinhua's air quality reflects the Zhejiang central Wuyi and Jinqu Basin position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the sausage and pork products — Jinhua being China's ham capital — and manufacturing corridor contributing distinctive organic aerosols alongside primary vehicle sources. East China Sea breezes provide limited maritime ventilation, while winter anticyclonic inversions concentrate industrial and heating emissions and the food processing industry's distinctive emission profile represents Jinhua's most locally unique air quality characteristic throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
100/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
67.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
22.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
23.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
47.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
100/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
72.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
22.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
24.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
49.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Jinhua right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Jinhua is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Jinhua?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Jinhua will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Jinhua?
Pollution in Jinhua typically rises when road traffic along with manufacturing activity combine, especially once temperature inversions set in over the valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.
Are air quality levels in Jinhua 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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