Worst air pollution Yueyang, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Yueyang is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; SO2 is fair; NO2 is medium; PM2.5, PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 68.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Yueyang is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 65.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Yueyang's air quality reflects the Hunan Dongting Lake plain's flat position at the Xiang River lake outlet, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the petrochemical, paper, and manufacturing corridor contributing elevated industrial PM2.5. The Dongting Lake provides limited natural ventilation, while winter coal heating under flat inversions and the petrochemical corridor's industrial background maintain moderate to elevated central Hunan lakeside corridor readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
68.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
68.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
25.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
65.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
45.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
65.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
28.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
20.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Yueyang right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Yueyang is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 68.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 68.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Yueyang?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Yueyang will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 65.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 65.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Yueyang?
In Yueyang, traffic on the surrounding roads, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, as well as manufacturing and food processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry spells bring strong winds. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources.
Are air quality levels in Yueyang 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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