Worst air pollution Leiyang, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Leiyang is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 36.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Leiyang is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Leiyang's air quality reflects the Hunan southeastern Leiyang River valley's partial enclosure, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the coal mining, tungsten, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. The surrounding Hengshan and Qiyang hills create modest topographic variation, while winter coal heating under valley inversions generates elevated PM2.5 and the regional Hunan industrial background maintains moderate to elevated Hunan southeastern corridor readings throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

36.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

4.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

11.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

37.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

13.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Leiyang right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Leiyang is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.9/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 36.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Leiyang?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Leiyang will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Leiyang?

Leiyang usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic, quarrying activity, and farming and agricultural processing coincide with periods when temperature inversions set in over the valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.

Are air quality levels in Leiyang 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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