Worst air pollution Zhangjiakou, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Zhangjiakou is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 80.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Zhangjiakou is poor. AQI improves to poor; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 78.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zhangjiakou's air quality reflects the Hebei northern plateau's Zhangjia River basin at 824 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the mining, metallurgy, and renewable energy corridor contributing local sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal compared to the flat North China Plain, while winter coal heating and the regional industrial background maintain moderate to elevated Hebei northern plateau readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Very poor
80.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
80.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
78.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
31.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
78.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zhangjiakou right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Zhangjiakou is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 80.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 80.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zhangjiakou?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Zhangjiakou will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 78.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 78.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zhangjiakou?
Zhangjiakou usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic, the local power plant, together with mining and quarrying operations coincide with periods when windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates.
Are air quality levels in Zhangjiakou 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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