Worst air pollution Pingxiang, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pingxiang is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 38.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pingxiang is fair. HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 39.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pingxiang in Jiangxi reflects the Jiangxi western Liao River valley's partial enclosure between the Luoxiao Mountains at the Hunan border, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the coal mining, coking, and firecracker — Pingxiang being China's fireworks capital — manufacturing corridor contributing elevated PM2.5 and distinctive chemical aerosols. The fireworks industry's distinctive chemical and metallic aerosol emissions represent Pingxiang's most locally unique air quality characteristic, while winter coal heating under valley inversions compounds industrial emissions throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
38.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
39.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
39.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pingxiang right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pingxiang is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 38.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pingxiang?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pingxiang will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 39.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pingxiang?
In Pingxiang, traffic on the surrounding roads, petrochemical and refining operations, along with mining and quarrying operations are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape.
Are air quality levels in Pingxiang 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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