Air quality in Beijing
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Beijing
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Beijing Air Quality Map
Real-time Beijing air pollution map
Weather
What is the current weather in Beijing?
| Weather | Mist |
| Temperature | 30.2°C |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Wind | 2.2 mp/h |
| Pressure | 1028 mb |
Air pollution has cost an estimated2,000 deaths*in Beijing in 2021LEARN MORE*Air pollution also cost approximately $980,000,000 USD in Beijing in 2021.
live aqi city ranking
Real-time China city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jilin, Jilin | 271 |
| 2 | Zhoucun, Shandong | 256 |
| 3 | Shihezi, Xinjiang | 250 |
| 4 | Zhangqiu, Shandong | 233 |
| 5 | Shuozhou, Shanxi | 231 |
| 6 | Changji, Xinjiang | 227 |
| 7 | Wujiaqu, Xinjiang | 221 |
| 8 | Hulan Ergi, Heilongjiang | 213 |
| 9 | Qiqihar, Heilongjiang | 210 |
| 10 | Changqing, Shandong | 203 |
(local time)
SEE WORLD AQI RANKING3D animated air pollution map
live Beijing aqi ranking
Real-time Beijing air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast Area | 192 |
| 2 | Fengtai Xiaotun | 191 |
| 3 | Fangshan | 187 |
| 4 | Sijiqing | 186 |
| 5 | Haidian Wanliu | 185 |
| 6 | Guanyuan | 183 |
| 7 | Yizhuang BDA | 183 |
| 8 | Changping Nanshao | 182 |
| 9 | Shijingshan Laoshan | 182 |
| 10 | Agricultural Exhibition Center | 181 |
(local time)
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180
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Unhealthy
Overview
What is the current air quality in Beijing?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Unhealthy | 180 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 111 µg/m³ | |
| PM10 | 71 µg/m³ | |
| O3 | 28 µg/m³ | |
| NO2 | 44 µg/m³ | |
| SO2 | 2 µg/m³ | |
| CO | 1550 µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
x22.2
PM2.5 concentration in Beijing air is currently 22.2 times above the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
How to protect from air pollution in Beijing?
 | Wear a mask outdoors Get a Mask |
 | Run an air purifier Get an air purifier |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air |
 | Avoid outdoor exercise |
Forecast
Beijing air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Jan 19 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 117 US AQI  | |||
| Thursday, Jan 20 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 126 US AQI | |||
| Friday, Jan 21 | Unhealthy 160 US AQI | |||
| Today | Unhealthy 180 US AQI |  | 32°26.6° |  2.2 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jan 23 | Unhealthy 164 US AQI |  | 33.8°24.8° | 2.2 mp/h |
| Monday, Jan 24 | Unhealthy 171 US AQI |  | 35.6°30.2° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Jan 25 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 126 US AQI | | 39.2°28.4° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Jan 26 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 115 US AQI | | 33.8°26.6° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Thursday, Jan 27 | Unhealthy 167 US AQI | | 35.6°28.4° | 2.2 mp/h |
| Friday, Jan 28 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 126 US AQI | | 35.6°30.2° | 2.2 mp/h |
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Historical
Historic air quality graph for Beijing
How to best protect from air pollution?
Beijing air quality data attribution
Where is the cleanest air quality in Beijing?
- Yanqing Shiheying161
- Yanqing Xiadu161
- Miyun164
- Pinggu169
- Pinggu New Town169
- Huairou New City171
- Huairou172
- Shunyi172
- Shunyi Beixiaoying174
- Tongzhou Yongshun174
- Ming Tombs175
- Mentougou Sanjiadian177
- Daxing Huangcun178
- Temple of Heaven178
- US Embassy in Beijing178
- Beihuan Road179
- Daxing Old Palace179
- Changping180
- Fangshan Yanshan180
- Mentougou180
- Wanshou xigong180
- Agricultural Exhibition Center181
- Dongsi181
- Fengtai Yungang181
- GuCheng181
- Olympic Stadium181
- Tongzhou Dongguan181
- Changping Nanshao182
- Shijingshan Laoshan182
- Guanyuan183
- Yizhuang BDA183
- Haidian Wanliu185
- Sijiqing186
- Fangshan187
- Fengtai Xiaotun191
- Southeast Area192
