Worst air pollution Quzhou, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Quzhou is fair. NO2, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 45.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Quzhou is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 53.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Quzhou's air quality reflects the Zhejiang western Qu River valley's partial enclosure between the Xianxia and Huainiaoling mountain ranges, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the chemical — Quzhou hosting one of China's largest chemical industrial zones — and manufacturing corridor generating elevated industrial PM2.5 and VOCs. The valley's topographic enclosure creates concentration under inversions, while the chemical industrial scale represents Quzhou's most distinctive local air quality contribution throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
45.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
45.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
53.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
53.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Quzhou right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Quzhou is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 45.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Quzhou?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Quzhou will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 53.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Quzhou?
Air quality in Quzhou tends to be worse when road traffic, petrochemical and refining operations, along with manufacturing and food processing build up and calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.
Are air quality levels in Quzhou 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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