Worst air pollution Rizhao, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Rizhao is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 is fair; PM1 is medium; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 61.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Rizhao is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM1: 41.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Rizhao's air quality benefits from its exceptional Shandong southern Yellow Sea coastal position, with consistent Yellow Sea and East China Sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the port, steel, and tourism corridor contribute local sources, while the coastal maritime exposure generally maintains Rizhao among Shandong's more moderately ventilated coastal cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
61.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
33.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Medium
41.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Rizhao right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Rizhao is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 61.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 61.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rizhao?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Rizhao will be better than today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 38.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM1: 41.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rizhao?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Rizhao are traffic on the surrounding roads, heavy industrial and chemical processing, and tourism-related traffic, particularly once onshore breezes fall calm. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Rizhao 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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