Worst air pollution Yongzhou, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Yongzhou is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 31.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Yongzhou is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 31.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Yongzhou's air quality reflects the Hunan southern Xiao River valley's partial enclosure between the Nanling and Qianshan mountain ranges, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the agricultural, tobacco, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The surrounding mountain ranges create topographic variation, while winter coal heating under valley inversions generates elevated PM2.5 and the regional southern China agricultural burning contributes seasonal variation throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

31.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

4.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

9.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

11.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

31.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

4.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

9.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

11.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.2/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Yongzhou right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Yongzhou is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 31.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Yongzhou?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Yongzhou will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 31.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Yongzhou?

Air quality in Yongzhou tends to be worse when road traffic, manufacturing activity, and agricultural activity build up and temperature inversions set in over the valley. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates.

Are air quality levels in Yongzhou 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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