Worst air pollution Xigazê, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Xigazê is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 28.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Xigazê is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 28.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Xigazê's air quality benefits from the exceptional Tibetan Plateau highland position at 3,836 metres in the Yarlung Tsangpo River valley adjacent to Shigatse, with consistent high-altitude Tibetan westerly winds providing clean natural ventilation. Vehicle traffic and government construction contribute modest local sources, while the extraordinary altitude above most Asian pollution sources and the outstanding Himalayan setting generally maintain Xigazê among China's more naturally ventilated highland environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
28.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
28.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
0.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Xigazê right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Xigazê is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 28.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Xigazê?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Xigazê will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 28.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Xigazê?
Air quality in Xigazê tends to be worse when traffic on the surrounding roads as well as construction dust build up and calm weather sets in at this elevation. Higher altitude here makes ozone formation more pronounced. This effect is most pronounced under still, sunny conditions.
Are air quality levels in Xigazê 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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