Worst air pollution Zhongshan, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Zhongshan is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 78.7/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Zhongshan is very poor. AQI worsens to very poor; PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 increases to very poor; HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 96.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zhongshan's air quality reflects the Pearl River Delta's flat alluvial plain between Guangzhou and Macao, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the household appliances, lighting, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. Consistent South China Sea trade winds provide maritime ventilation, while the Pearl River Delta's regional industrial background elevates readings and Zhongshan generally maintains moderate Pearl River Delta manufacturing corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
78.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
67.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
78.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
18.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Very poor
96.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
36.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
54.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
96.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zhongshan right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Zhongshan is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 78.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 78.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zhongshan?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Zhongshan will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 96.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 96.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zhongshan?
In Zhongshan, traffic on the surrounding roads along with manufacturing activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Zhongshan 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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