Worst air pollution Xiangyang, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): 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 12:00 PM (O3: 71.8/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Xiangyang is fair. AQI improves to fair; O3 decreases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 35.9/100). 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 - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
71.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
15.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
35.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Xiangyang right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Xiangyang is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 71.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 71.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Xiangyang?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Xiangyang will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 35.9/100).
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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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