Worst air pollution Meizhou, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Meizhou is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 30.5/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Meizhou is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 54.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Meizhou's air quality reflects the Guangdong eastern Mei River valley's partial enclosure between the Jiulian and Wuyi mountain ranges, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the copper mining and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The surrounding mountain ranges create topographic variation, while winter concentration under valley inversions and the regional Guangdong eastern industrial background maintain moderate Guangdong eastern mountain corridor readings throughout the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
30.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
54.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Meizhou right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Meizhou is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 30.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Meizhou?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Meizhou will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 20.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 54.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Meizhou?
In Meizhou, traffic on the surrounding roads, quarrying activity, together with light manufacturing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.
Are air quality levels in Meizhou 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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