Worst air pollution Zhangzhou, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Zhangzhou is fair. O3 and PM1 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 42.2/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Zhangzhou is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 increases to poor; HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 78.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zhangzhou's air quality benefits from its exceptional Fujian coastal plain's Jiulong River delta position, with consistent Taiwan Strait breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the food processing, chemical, and manufacturing corridor contribute local sources, while the Taiwan Strait's outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains Zhangzhou among Fujian's more moderately ventilated coastal provincial cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Medium
42.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
42.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Poor
78.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
47.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
78.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
19.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
34.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zhangzhou right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Zhangzhou is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 31.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 42.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zhangzhou?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Zhangzhou will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 78.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 78.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zhangzhou?
Pollution in Zhangzhou typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads, steel, cement, and chemical production, and light manufacturing combine, especially once onshore breezes fall calm. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Zhangzhou 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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