Worst air pollution Laiyang, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Laiyang is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 65.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Laiyang is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM1: 30.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.

Laiyang's air quality reflects the flat Shandong southeastern Wulong River coastal position adjacent to Yantai, with vehicle traffic and the pear and apple farming, manufacturing, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. Yellow Sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while winter anticyclonic inversions concentrate emissions and Laiyang generally maintains moderate Shandong coastal corridor readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Poor

65.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

65.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

18.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Fair

30.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

24.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

30.1/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Laiyang right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Laiyang is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 65.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 65.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Laiyang?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Laiyang will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM1: 30.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Laiyang?

Pollution in Laiyang typically rises when traffic emissions, textile and manufacturing operations, along with agricultural burning combine, especially once maritime winds die down. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.

Are air quality levels in Laiyang 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.

Check air quality in other popular cities:

Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.

Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app