Worst air pollution Lichuan, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Lichuan is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 37.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Lichuan is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 34.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Lichuan's air quality reflects the Hubei western Wushui River headwaters' highland position at 1,082 metres surrounded by the Qingjiang and Wuling Mountain ranges, with vehicle traffic and the agricultural, tourism, and light manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The surrounding mountain enclosure creates winter inversions, while the relatively low industrial intensity generally maintains moderate Hubei western highland readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
37.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
34.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Lichuan right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Lichuan is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 37.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lichuan?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lichuan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 34.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Lichuan?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Lichuan are traffic emissions, manufacturing and food processing, as well as crop farming, particularly once dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Lichuan 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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