Worst air pollution Tai’an, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Tai’an is fair. PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 54.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Tai’an is fair. O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 46.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Tai'an's air quality reflects the flat Shandong plain at the Mount Tai sacred mountain base, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the tourism, cement, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. Mount Tai's 1,545-metre granite massif creates significant topographic variation, while winter residential coal heating generates elevated PM2.5 under inversions and the North China Plain's regional background elevates winter readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
54.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
48.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
33.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
46.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
32.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Tai’an right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Tai’an is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 33.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 54.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tai’an?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Tai’an will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 46.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tai’an?
Tai’an usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic, steel, cement, and chemical production, along with textile and manufacturing operations coincide with periods when the colder winter months arrive. Coal and wood used for winter heating add substantially to particulate levels. This is far less of a factor once the heating season ends.
Are air quality levels in Tai’an 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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