Worst air pollution Macheng, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Macheng is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; NO2 and SO2 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 72.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Macheng is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 78.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Macheng's air quality reflects the Hubei northeastern Ju River valley's partial enclosure between the Dabie Mountains, with vehicle traffic and the agricultural, manufacturing, and mining corridor contributing local sources. The Dabie Mountain backdrop creates topographic variation, while winter coal heating under valley inversions and the regional industrial background maintain moderate to elevated Hubei northeastern corridor readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Poor
72.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
72.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
42.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
18.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
33.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Poor
78.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
78.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
47.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
32.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Macheng right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Macheng is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 72.4/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 72.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Macheng?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Macheng will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 78.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 78.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Macheng?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Macheng are road traffic, mining operations, along with manufacturing activity, particularly once calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape.
Are air quality levels in Macheng 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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