Air quality in Shanghai
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Shanghai
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Shanghai Air Quality Map
Real-time Shanghai air pollution map
Weather
What is the current weather in Shanghai?
| Weather | Clear sky |
| Temperature | 42.8°F |
| Humidity | 38% |
| Wind | 4.5 mp/h |
| Pressure | 30.3 Hg |
Air pollution has cost an estimated3,700 deaths*in Shanghai in 2021LEARN MORE*Air pollution also cost approximately $1,800,000,000 USD in Shanghai in 2021.
live aqi city ranking
Real-time China city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hulan Ergi, Heilongjiang | 302 |
| 2 | Wujiaqu, Xinjiang | 292 |
| 3 | Changji, Xinjiang | 274 |
| 4 | Turpan, Xinjiang | 237 |
| 5 | Ili, Xinjiang | 213 |
| 6 | Qiqihar, Heilongjiang | 206 |
| 7 | Harbin, Heilongjiang | 198 |
| 8 | Shihezi, Xinjiang | 195 |
| 9 | Chongzuo, Guangxi | 191 |
| 10 | Shangqiu, Henan | 191 |
(local time)
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live Shanghai aqi ranking
Real-time Shanghai air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangpu Sipiao | 156 |
| 2 | Hongkou Liangcheng | 153 |
| 3 | US Consulate in Shanghai | 153 |
| 4 | Baoshan Temple Walk | 152 |
| 5 | Chongming Shangshi Dongtan | 152 |
| 6 | Pudong Huinan | 151 |
| 7 | Pudong Monitoring Station | 151 |
| 8 | Changning Xianxia | 146 |
| 9 | Jiading Nanxiang | 146 |
| 10 | Putuo | 141 |
(local time)
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US AQI
146
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Overview
What is the current air quality in Shanghai?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 146 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 54µg/m³ | |
| PM10 | 71µg/m³ | |
| O3 | 66.5µg/m³ | |
| NO2 | 47µg/m³ | |
| SO2 | 12µg/m³ | |
| CO | 900µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
x10.8
PM2.5 concentration in Shanghai is currently 10.8 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
How to protect from air pollution in Shanghai?
 | Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors GET A MASK |
 | Run an air purifier GET AN AIR PURIFIER |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air GET A MONITOR |
 | Everyone should reduce outdoor exercise |
Forecast
Shanghai air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Jan 27 | Moderate 94 US AQI  |  | 37.4°32° |  15.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, Jan 28 | Moderate 98 US AQI | | 41°32° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jan 29 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 102 US AQI | | 48.2°32° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Today | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 146 US AQI | | 51.8°37.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Jan 31 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 138 US AQI | | 57.2°41° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Feb 1 | Moderate 78 US AQI | | 53.6°41° | 15.7 mp/h |
| Thursday, Feb 2 | Good 40 US AQI  |  | 44.6°39.2° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Friday, Feb 3 | Moderate 67 US AQI | | 44.6°39.2° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, Feb 4 | Moderate 83 US AQI | | 48.2°39.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
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Historical
Historic air quality graph for Shanghai
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Shanghai air quality data attribution
Where is the cleanest air quality in Shanghai?
- Putuo Monitoring Station93
- Luwan Primary School affiliated to Shizhuan99
- Pudong Chuansha114
- Quanshi pingjun114
- Pudong Zhangjiang117
- Xuhui Shanghai Normal University117
- Jing An Monitoring station127
- Fifteen factory137
- Minhang Pujiang137
- Putuo141
- Changning Xianxia146
- Jiading Nanxiang146
- Pudong Huinan151
- Pudong Monitoring Station151
- Baoshan Temple Walk152
- Chongming Shangshi Dongtan152
- Hongkou Liangcheng153
- US Consulate in Shanghai153
- Yangpu Sipiao156
