Worst air pollution Shantou, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Shantou is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Shantou is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 31.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Shantou's air quality benefits from its exceptional Guangdong eastern coastal position on Shantou Bay, with consistent South China Sea trade winds providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the plastics recycling, food processing, and manufacturing corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains Shantou among Guangdong's more moderately ventilated coastal provincial cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
31.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Shantou right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Shantou is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Shantou?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Shantou will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 31.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Shantou?
In Shantou, road traffic along with light manufacturing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when maritime winds die down. 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 Shantou 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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