Worst air pollution Qian’an, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Qian’an is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 62.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Qian’an is poor. PM2.5 decreases to medium; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 72.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Qian'an's air quality reflects the flat Hebei North China Plain's Luan River valley steel production position, with vehicle traffic and the iron and steel manufacturing operations generating elevated industrial PM2.5 and SO₂. Winter anticyclonic inversions and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei regional background maintain Qian'an among Hebei's more persistently steel industry-influenced urban environments throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
62.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
31.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
62.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
72.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
72.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
43.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Qian’an right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Qian’an is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 62.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 62.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Qian’an?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Qian’an will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 72.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 72.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Qian’an?
In Qian’an, traffic emissions, steel, cement, and chemical production, as well as textile and manufacturing operations are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when the surrounding valley traps air close to the ground. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape.
Are air quality levels in Qian’an 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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