Worst air pollution Luzhou, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Luzhou is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM2.5, SO2, and HCHO are fair; PM1 is medium; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 74.6/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Luzhou is poor. PM2.5 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 77.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Luzhou's air quality reflects the Sichuan Basin's southern Tuo River and Yangtze confluence position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the liquor distilling — Luzhou Laojiao being China's oldest liquor brand — and chemical corridor contributing distinctive fermentation organic aerosols alongside primary vehicle sources. The Sichuan Basin's topographic enclosure creates concentration under winter inversions, while the liquor industry's characteristic fermentation emissions add a uniquely local air quality signature throughout the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
74.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
62.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
74.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Poor
77.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
70.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
77.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
43.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Luzhou right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Luzhou is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 74.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 74.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Luzhou?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Luzhou will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 77.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 77.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Luzhou?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Luzhou are traffic emissions along with heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, particularly once temperature inversions set in over the valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels.
Are air quality levels in Luzhou 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: 10 August 2026 at 08:45 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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