Worst air pollution Luoyang, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Luoyang is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; NO2 is poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 94.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Luoyang is very poor. PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 increases to very poor; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 80.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Luoyang's air quality reflects the Henan Luo River valley's partial enclosure between the Funiu and Mang mountains, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the petrochemical, bearing manufacturing, and historical tourism corridor contributing local sources. The valley's topographic enclosure concentrates emissions under winter inversions, while the North China Plain's regional industrial background influences the broader corridor and Luoyang generally maintains moderate to elevated Henan provincial industrial city readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Very poor
94.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
69.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
94.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
46.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Very poor
80.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
80.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
58.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Luoyang right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Luoyang is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 94.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 94.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Luoyang?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Luoyang will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 80.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 80.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Luoyang?
Air quality in Luoyang tends to be worse when vehicle traffic, heavy industrial and chemical processing, together with light manufacturing build up and temperature inversions set in over the valley. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.
Are air quality levels in Luoyang 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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