Worst air pollution Neijiang, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Neijiang is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 is fair; NO2 and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 69.4/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Neijiang is poor. NO2 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 75.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Neijiang's air quality reflects the Sichuan Basin's Tuo River valley position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the sugar — Neijiang being the historical sugar capital — chemical, and manufacturing corridor contributing distinctive organic fermentation aerosols alongside primary vehicle sources. The Sichuan Basin's topographic enclosure creates concentration under winter inversions, while the sugar processing operations' organic emissions add a characteristic local air quality signature throughout the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
69.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
32.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
69.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
75.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
75.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
33.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Neijiang right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Neijiang is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 69.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 69.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Neijiang?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Neijiang will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 75.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 75.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Neijiang?
Pollution in Neijiang typically rises when vehicle traffic, heavy industrial and chemical processing, along with light manufacturing combine, especially once temperature inversions set in over the valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. The effect is strongest during the colder months, when inversions set in most often.
Are air quality levels in Neijiang 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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