Worst air pollution Loudi, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Loudi is fair. NO2 and SO2 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 45.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Loudi is fair. NO2 decreases to medium; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 42.1/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
45.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
45.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
22.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
42.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
42.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
27.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Loudi right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Loudi is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 33.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 45.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Loudi?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Loudi will be similar to today, with SO2 forecast at fair at 27.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 42.1/100).
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.
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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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