Worst air pollution Loudi, today and tomorrow
Today (19 August): Air quality in Loudi is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; NO2 and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 61.0/100).
Tomorrow (20 August 2026): Air quality in Loudi is poor. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 63.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Loudi's air quality reflects the Hunan central Loushui River valley's partial enclosure, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the manganese mining — Loudi hosting China's largest manganese deposit — and steel corridor generating elevated manganese PM2.5 and industrial emissions. The valley's topographic concentration under inversions and the manganese mining operations' distinctive heavy metal particulate represent Loudi's most industrially unique air quality contribution throughout most of the year.
Today - 19 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
61.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
36.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
19.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 20 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
63.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
63.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
30.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Loudi right now?
On 19 August 2026, overall air quality in Loudi is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 61.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 61.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Loudi?
On 20 August 2026, air quality conditions in Loudi will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 63.9/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 63.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Loudi?
In Loudi, vehicle traffic, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, and mining operations are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding 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 Loudi 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 18 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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