Worst air pollution Lhasa, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Lhasa is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 37.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Lhasa is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 38.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Lhasa's air quality benefits from the exceptional Tibetan Plateau position at 3,656 metres — the world's highest major city — with consistent high-altitude westerly winds providing clean natural ventilation above most Asian pollution sources. Vehicle traffic and construction contribute local sources, while the extraordinary altitude creates unique photochemical dynamics and Lhasa generally maintains among the world's cleaner major inhabited urban environments outside winter heating periods.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Fair
37.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Fair
38.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Lhasa right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Lhasa is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 37.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lhasa?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lhasa will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 38.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Lhasa?
Pollution in Lhasa typically rises when vehicle traffic, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, along with construction activity combine, especially once hot, still weather settles in. Heat and sunlight combine with emissions to form ozone at ground level. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates.
Are air quality levels in Lhasa 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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