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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