Altay air quality · Xinjiang, China · 阿勒泰地区
Most people won't notice any effects at this level
China AQI 58 (Good) in Altay, from 2 CNEMC monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 56 (Moderate). Main pollutant: PM10.
Updated
Pollutants in Altay
- PM2.5 · µg/m³12.0Under WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³60.0Under WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³39.51.6× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³17.5
- SO₂ · µg/m³2.0Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.60
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Altay right now?
Air quality is acceptable, though a few unusually sensitive people may be affected.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Running and jogging
Take careFine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Cycling
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits for most children.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Take careWatch for symptoms such as coughing or breathlessness.
Open windows
Go aheadFine to ventilate.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededOptional.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current China AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
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Altay air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 31average daily China AQI over 35 days
- 47worst day, 21 September
- 15cleanest day, 16 October
- 0days at Moderately Polluted or worse
The last 7 days averaged 23, about the same as the week before (23). 35 of the last 35 days were Excellent.
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What is the AQI in Altay right now?
The China AQI in Altay is 58 (Good), based on 2 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM10. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 56 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Altay today?
Fine for most people. Air quality is acceptable, though a few unusually sensitive people may be affected. For runners: Fine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
How has air quality in Altay been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Altay averaged China AQI 31. The worst day was 21 September at 47; the cleanest was 16 October at 15. 0 days were at Moderately Polluted or worse.
Where does Altay's air quality data come from?
From China National Environmental Monitoring Centre (CNEMC), using 2 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: China National Environmental Monitoring Centre (CNEMC). Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.