Worst air pollution Zhoukou, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Zhoukou is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 70.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Zhoukou is poor. PM2.5 decreases to good; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 68.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zhoukou's air quality reflects the flat Huang-Huai Plain's central Henan agricultural position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and agricultural processing and residential heating contributing local sources. Winter residential coal and biomass burning generates elevated PM2.5 under frequent temperature inversions, while the flat terrain allows reasonable summer dispersal and the North China Plain's regional industrial background influences the broader corridor throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
70.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
70.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Poor
68.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
68.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zhoukou right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Zhoukou is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 70.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 70.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zhoukou?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Zhoukou will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 68.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 68.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zhoukou?
In Zhoukou, vehicle traffic, farming and agricultural processing, as well as residential biomass burning are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources.
Are air quality levels in Zhoukou 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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