Worst air pollution Shaoyang, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Shaoyang is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and SO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Shaoyang is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 40.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Shaoyang's air quality reflects the Zijiang River valley's partial enclosure in the western Hunan basin, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the tobacco, chemical, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The surrounding Xuefeng Mountain range creates significant topographic enclosure, while winter coal heating under valley inversions generates elevated PM2.5 and the regional industrial background maintains moderate to elevated western Hunan provincial readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
37.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
23.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Medium
40.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
33.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Shaoyang right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Shaoyang is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Shaoyang?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Shaoyang will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 35.1/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 40.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Shaoyang?
Shaoyang usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, along with manufacturing and food processing coincide with periods when the surrounding valley traps air close to the ground. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.
Are air quality levels in Shaoyang 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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