Worst air pollution Yiwu, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Yiwu is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and HCHO are fair; NO2 and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 75.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Yiwu is very poor. AQI worsens to very poor; O3 increases to very poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 88.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Yiwu's air quality reflects the Zhejiang central Yiwu River valley position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the small commodities manufacturing — Yiwu being the world's largest small commodity market — and logistics corridor contributing elevated vehicle and industrial emissions. The surrounding Jinqu basin's topographic variation creates modest concentration, while East China Sea breezes provide limited maritime ventilation and the extraordinary market and logistics activity makes Yiwu Zhejiang's most distinctively trade-defined air quality environment throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Poor

75.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

38.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

46.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

75.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

24.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

41.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Very poor

88.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

36.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

45.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Very poor

88.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

23.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

41.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Yiwu right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Yiwu is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 75.9/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 75.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Yiwu?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Yiwu will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 88.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 88.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Yiwu?

In Yiwu, traffic emissions along with manufacturing activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.

Are air quality levels in Yiwu 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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