Worst air pollution Qingyuan, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Qingyuan is fair. PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 58.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Qingyuan is poor. AQI worsens to poor; O3 increases to poor; SO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 60.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Qingyuan's air quality reflects the Guangdong northern Beijiang River valley's partial enclosure between the Nan Ling foothills, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the electronics recycling, manufacturing, and logistics corridor contributing elevated chemical PM2.5. Consistent South China trade winds provide seasonal ventilation, while the electronics recycling operations' distinctive chemical and heavy metal emissions represent Qingyuan's most locally unique industrial air quality contribution throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
58.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
58.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
47.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
27.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
60.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
52.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
60.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Qingyuan right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Qingyuan is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 28.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 58.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Qingyuan?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Qingyuan will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 60.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Qingyuan?
Air quality in Qingyuan tends to be worse when vehicle traffic, heavy industrial and chemical processing, as well as textile and manufacturing operations build up and windblown dust events occur. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Qingyuan 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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