Worst air pollution Yingtan, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Yingtan is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 21.8/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Yingtan is fair. O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 38.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Yingtan's air quality reflects the Jiangxi northeastern Xin River valley's copper smelting position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Jiangxi Copper Corporation — China's largest copper producer — operations generating elevated heavy metal PM2.5 and SO₂. The surrounding Wuyi and Huaiyu mountain ranges create topographic variation, while the copper smelting operations' distinctive heavy metal particulate represents Yingtan's most industrially significant air quality contribution and winter valley inversions create seasonal concentration throughout the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
21.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
38.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Yingtan right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Yingtan is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 21.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Yingtan?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Yingtan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 38.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Yingtan?
The biggest local contributor to pollution in Yingtan is traffic on the surrounding roads, particularly once temperature inversions set in over the valley. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape.
Are air quality levels in Yingtan 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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