Worst air pollution Zhangye, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Zhangye is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; O3 and PM1 are fair; PM2.5 and PM10 are medium; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 60.8/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Zhangye is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 44.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zhangye's air quality reflects the Gansu Hexi Corridor's flat oasis position at 1,474 metres between the Qilian Mountains and the Badain Jaran Desert, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the agricultural, food processing, and tourism corridor contributing local sources. Windblown desert dust from the Badain Jaran generates elevated PM10 during spring dust storms, while the elevated Hexi Corridor position aids summer dispersal and Zhangye generally maintains moderate Gansu northwestern corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Poor
60.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
48.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
60.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
19.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
44.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
42.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
44.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zhangye right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Zhangye is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 60.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 60.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zhangye?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Zhangye will be better than today, with O3 forecast at fair at 33.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 44.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zhangye?
Zhangye usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads, manufacturing and food processing, and agricultural activity coincide with periods when windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Such events are most common in the drier shoulder seasons.
Are air quality levels in Zhangye 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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