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.
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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.
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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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