Worst air pollution Zhongshu, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Zhongshu is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; O3 and SO2 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 64.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Zhongshu is medium. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 decreases to good; NO2 decreases to medium; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 57.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Zhongshu in China reflects the flat provincial agricultural and manufacturing corridor position, with vehicle traffic contributing local sources. Regional ventilation characteristics and the industrial background influence readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Poor

64.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

28.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

64.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

57.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Medium

55.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

13.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

35.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Medium

57.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

49.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

57.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Medium

49.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

19.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Zhongshu right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Zhongshu is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 64.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 64.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zhongshu?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Zhongshu will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 57.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 57.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Zhongshu?

Pollution in Zhongshu typically rises when traffic emissions, light manufacturing, together with farming and agricultural processing combine, especially once windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. These episodes tend to cluster in spring and autumn.

Are air quality levels in Zhongshu 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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