Worst air pollution Wuhan, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Wuhan is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 66.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wuhan is poor. PM2.5 decreases to medium; SO2 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Wuhan's air quality reflects the Jianghan Plain's enclosed basin at the Yangtze-Han River confluence at 23 metres, with vehicle traffic on the Second Ring Road and surrounding steel, automotive, and industrial corridor contributing local sources. The flat basin topography and Yangtze valley's calm conditions create concentration under winter inversions, while summer monsoon ventilation provides seasonal relief and Wuhan generally maintains moderate to elevated central China provincial capital readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
66.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
66.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
71.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
23.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
43.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Wuhan right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wuhan is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 66.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wuhan?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wuhan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 71.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Wuhan?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Wuhan are road traffic along with heavy industrial and chemical processing, particularly once temperature inversions set in over the valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape.
Are air quality levels in Wuhan 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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