Worst air pollution Wafangdian, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Wafangdian is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 66.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wafangdian is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 increases to fair; O3 decreases to medium; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 48.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Wafangdian's air quality reflects the Liaoning Dalian metropolitan northern corridor position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the bearing manufacturing, agricultural, and industrial corridor contributing elevated industrial PM2.5. Bohai Sea maritime breezes provide limited coastal ventilation, while winter residential coal heating compounds industrial emissions and the bearing manufacturing's distinctive industrial character represents the most locally notable air quality contribution throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
66.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
66.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
31.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
48.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
36.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
48.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Wafangdian right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wafangdian is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 66.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wafangdian?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wafangdian will be better than today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 48.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Wafangdian?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Wafangdian are traffic emissions, light manufacturing, and agricultural activity, particularly once windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Wafangdian 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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