Worst air pollution Zhongba, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Zhongba is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 83.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Zhongba is poor. AQI improves to poor; PM2.5 decreases to good; NO2 increases to fair; O3 decreases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 65.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zhongba in China reflects the flat Sichuan or other provincial agricultural corridor position, with vehicle traffic and agricultural operations contributing very modest local sources. Regional ventilation characteristics and the industrial background influence readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Very poor
83.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
83.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
30.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
65.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
65.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zhongba right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Zhongba is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 83.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 83.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zhongba?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Zhongba will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 65.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 65.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zhongba?
In Zhongba, traffic emissions as well as farming and agricultural processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry spells bring strong winds. 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 Zhongba 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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