Worst air pollution Zhuji, today and tomorrow
Today (17 August): Air quality in Zhuji is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 79.5/100).
Tomorrow (18 August 2026): Air quality in Zhuji is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; O3 decreases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 36.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zhuji's air quality reflects the flat Zhejiang northern Puyang River valley position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the socks and hosiery manufacturing — Zhuji being the world's sock capital — and gem trading corridor contributing distinctive textile industrial emissions. East China Sea breezes provide limited maritime ventilation, while winter anticyclonic inversions concentrate industrial and heating emissions and the hosiery industry's distinctive textile dust and fibre emissions represent Zhuji's most locally unique air quality signature throughout the year.
Today - 17 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
79.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
79.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
36.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
32.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zhuji right now?
On 17 August 2026, overall air quality in Zhuji is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 79.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 79.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zhuji?
On 18 August 2026, air quality conditions in Zhuji will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 36.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zhuji?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Zhuji are traffic emissions along with manufacturing activity, particularly once temperature inversions set in over the valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.
Are air quality levels in Zhuji 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: 17 August 2026 at 08:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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