Worst air pollution Qamdo, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Qamdo is medium. AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 48.5/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Qamdo is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 52.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Qamdo's air quality benefits from the exceptional Tibetan Plateau highland position at 3,240 metres in the Lancang River valley surrounded by the Nyainqêntanglha ranges, with consistent high-altitude Tibetan winds providing clean ventilation. Vehicle traffic and construction contribute modest local sources, while the extraordinary altitude generally maintains good to moderate conditions and Qamdo represents one of China's more naturally ventilated highland provincial environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
48.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
48.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Medium
52.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
52.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
50.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Qamdo right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Qamdo is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 48.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 48.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Qamdo?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Qamdo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 52.7/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 52.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Qamdo?
Pollution in Qamdo typically rises when road traffic together with construction activity combine, especially once calm weather sets in at this elevation. Higher altitude here makes ozone formation more pronounced. This effect is most pronounced under still, sunny conditions.
Are air quality levels in Qamdo 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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