Worst air pollution Mianyang, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Mianyang is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; O3 is poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 83.1/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Mianyang is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 86.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Mianyang's air quality reflects the Sichuan Basin's Fujiang River valley at 472 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the electronics, military technology, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The Sichuan Basin's topographic enclosure creates concentration under winter inversions, while the defence technology and electronics character creates a distinctive industrial emission profile and Mianyang generally maintains moderate Sichuan Basin provincial readings throughout the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Very poor
83.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
83.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
17.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
43.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Very poor
86.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
86.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
72.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mianyang right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Mianyang is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 83.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 83.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mianyang?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Mianyang will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 86.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 86.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mianyang?
In Mianyang, traffic on the surrounding roads, military aviation activity, and textile and manufacturing operations 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 Mianyang 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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