Worst air pollution Zhenjiang, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Zhenjiang is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; O3 is poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 86.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Zhenjiang is very poor. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 84.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zhenjiang's air quality reflects the flat Yangtze River valley's Jiangsu southern bank position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the chemical, paper, and logistics corridor contributing local sources. The Yangtze River provides limited waterway ventilation, while winter anticyclonic inversions concentrate industrial and heating emissions and Zhenjiang generally maintains moderate Jiangsu Yangtze corridor provincial readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Very poor
86.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
86.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
70.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
17.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Very poor
84.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
36.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
84.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
69.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
17.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zhenjiang right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Zhenjiang is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 86.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 86.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zhenjiang?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Zhenjiang will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 84.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 84.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zhenjiang?
Pollution in Zhenjiang typically rises when traffic emissions along with heavy industrial and chemical processing combine, especially once the surrounding valley traps air close to the ground. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels.
Are air quality levels in Zhenjiang 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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