Worst air pollution Luzhou, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Luzhou is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM2.5, SO2, and HCHO are fair; NO2 and PM1 are medium; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Luzhou is poor. AQI improves to poor; O3 decreases to poor; SO2 decreases to good; HCHO decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 73.3/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

35.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

46.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Very poor

100/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

20.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

21.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

41.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Poor

73.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

43.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

73.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

17.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

19.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

27.1/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Luzhou right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Luzhou is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 100/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Luzhou?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Luzhou will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 73.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 73.3/100).

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.

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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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