Worst air pollution Neijiang, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Neijiang is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 90.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Neijiang is poor. AQI improves to poor; PM2.5 decreases to good; O3 decreases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 61.2/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Very poor
90.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
90.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
61.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Neijiang right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Neijiang is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 90.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 90.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Neijiang?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Neijiang will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 61.2/100).
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.
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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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