Worst air pollution Yantai, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Yantai is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Yantai is fair. O3 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 34.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Yantai's air quality benefits from its exceptional Shandong Peninsula Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea dual-coastal position, with consistent Yellow Sea and Bohai breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the wine — Yantai being China's wine capital — port, and manufacturing corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding dual-coast maritime exposure generally maintains Yantai among Shandong's more moderately ventilated coastal cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
39.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Fair
34.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Yantai right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Yantai is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Yantai?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Yantai will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.1/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 34.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Yantai?
Pollution in Yantai typically rises when vehicle traffic together with light manufacturing combine, especially once the sea breeze weakens. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Yantai 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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