Worst air pollution Kashgar, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kashgar is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and SO2 are medium; CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 64.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kashgar is poor. NO2 increases to fair; SO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 63.7/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Poor
64.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
48.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
64.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
41.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
63.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
50.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
63.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
35.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kashgar right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kashgar is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 64.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 64.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kashgar?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kashgar will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 63.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 63.7/100).
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.
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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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