Worst air pollution Xiangyang, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Xiangyang is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; NO2 and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 67.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Xiangyang is poor. NO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 64.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Xiangyang's air quality reflects the Hubei Han River valley's partial enclosure between the Qinling foothills and the Dahongshan range, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the automotive, textile, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The Han River valley provides limited waterway ventilation, while winter coal heating under valley inversions and the regional Central China industrial background maintain moderate to elevated Hubei provincial readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
67.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
67.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
64.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
42.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
64.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Xiangyang right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Xiangyang is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 67.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 67.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Xiangyang?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Xiangyang will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 64.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 64.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Xiangyang?
Pollution in Xiangyang typically rises when traffic emissions along with manufacturing activity combine, especially once calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels.
Are air quality levels in Xiangyang 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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