Worst air pollution Wuwei, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Wuwei is fair. PM2.5 is fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 57.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wuwei is fair. PM10 increases to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 57.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Wuwei's air quality reflects the Gansu Shiyang River valley's semi-arid position at 1,531 metres at the Hexi Corridor entrance, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the agricultural, wine, and light manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. Windblown Tengger and Badain Jaran desert dust generates elevated PM10 during spring dust storms, while the elevated corridor position provides reasonable summer dispersal and Wuwei generally maintains moderate Gansu northwestern Hexi Corridor city readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00

AQI:

Medium

57.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

18.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

57.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

45.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

9.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 02:00

AQI:

Medium

57.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

33.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

35.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

57.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Wuwei right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wuwei is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 20.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 57.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wuwei?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wuwei will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 57.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Wuwei?

Wuwei usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads, textile and manufacturing operations, and crop farming coincide with periods when dry spells bring strong winds. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.

Are air quality levels in Wuwei 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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