Worst air pollution Ningbo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ningbo is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM2.5, NO2, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ningbo is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ningbo's air quality benefits from its exceptional Zhejiang coastal position on Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea, with consistent East China Sea and Yangtze delta breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the port — one of the world's largest container ports — petrochemical, and manufacturing corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains Ningbo among Zhejiang's more moderately ventilated major coastal ports throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
100/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
33.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
100/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
38.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ningbo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ningbo is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ningbo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ningbo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ningbo?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Ningbo are traffic emissions, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, and manufacturing and food processing, particularly once the sea breeze weakens. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Ningbo 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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