Worst air pollution Kashgar, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Kashgar is fair. NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM10: 58.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Kashgar is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM10 increases to poor; NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM10: 64.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kashgar's air quality reflects the Xinjiang Tarim Basin's Kashgar oasis position at 1,289 metres surrounded by the Pamirs, Kunlun, and Tianshan ranges, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the historical Silk Road market, agricultural, and vehicle density corridor contributing local sources. Windblown Taklamakan Desert dust generates severe PM10, while the oasis position's arid continental climate and the surrounding mountain enclosure create concentration under calm conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
58.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
50.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
58.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Poor
64.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
54.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
64.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
12.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kashgar right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Kashgar is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 37.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM10: 58.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kashgar?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kashgar will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 64.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM10: 64.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kashgar?
Kashgar usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic along with agricultural burning coincide with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. These episodes tend to cluster in spring and autumn.
Are air quality levels in Kashgar 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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