Worst air pollution Qinhuangdao, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Qinhuangdao is fair. PM2.5 is fair; AQI, NO2, O3, and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (O3: 53.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Qinhuangdao is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM2.5 decreases to medium; O3 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 60.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Qinhuangdao's air quality benefits from its exceptional Hebei Bohai Sea coastal position, with consistent Bohai Sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along this major coal and ore export port. Vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the coal port operations contribute local sources, while the outstanding Bohai coastal exposure generally maintains Qinhuangdao among Hebei's more moderately ventilated coastal port environments, despite the coal terminal's distinctive coal dust PM10 throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Medium
53.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
53.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
60.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
44.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
60.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Qinhuangdao right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Qinhuangdao is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (O3: 53.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Qinhuangdao?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Qinhuangdao will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.2/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 60.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Qinhuangdao?
Air quality in Qinhuangdao tends to be worse when traffic on the surrounding roads as well as port and shipping activity build up and dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Qinhuangdao 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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