Worst air pollution Qincheng, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Qincheng is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 48.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Qincheng is medium. NO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 46.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Qincheng's air quality reflects the Gansu Tianshui Wei River valley's partial enclosure, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and surrounding manufacturing and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. The Wei River valley's partial enclosure creates concentration under winter inversions, while the Loess Plateau terrain and the regional Gansu industrial background generally maintain moderate northwestern China plateau readings throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Medium

48.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

32.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

48.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

12.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Medium

46.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

44.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

46.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

11.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.7/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Qincheng right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Qincheng is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 32.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 48.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Qincheng?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Qincheng will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 46.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 46.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Qincheng?

Pollution in Qincheng typically rises when vehicle traffic, manufacturing activity, and agricultural activity combine, especially once temperature inversions set in over the valley. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels.

Are air quality levels in Qincheng 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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