Worst air pollution Laixi, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Laixi is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 71.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Laixi is poor. PM2.5 decreases to medium; O3 decreases to fair; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 66.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Laixi's air quality reflects the flat Shandong northeastern Jiaozhou Bay coastal plain position adjacent to Qingdao, with vehicle traffic and the agricultural, manufacturing, and food processing corridor contributing local sources. Yellow Sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while winter anticyclonic inversions concentrate emissions and Laixi generally maintains moderate Shandong Qingdao metropolitan corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
71.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
69.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
36.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
66.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
66.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Laixi right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Laixi is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 71.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 71.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Laixi?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Laixi will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 66.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 66.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Laixi?
Air quality in Laixi tends to be worse when traffic emissions, manufacturing and food processing, and crop farming build up and onshore breezes fall calm. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Laixi 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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