Artux air quality · Xinjiang, China · 克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州
Outdoor workers carry the heaviest dose at this level, hour after hour
China AQI 196 (Moderately Polluted) in Artux, from 2 CNEMC monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 194 (Unhealthy). Main pollutant: PM10.
Updated
Pollutants in Artux
- PM2.5 · µg/m³82.05.5× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³3427.6× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³30.5Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³60.5
- SO₂ · µg/m³2.5Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.55
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Artux right now?
Symptoms may worsen further for sensitive people, and healthy people's hearts and lungs may be affected.
Walking and commuting
Take careKeep outdoor walks short and choose quieter streets away from traffic.
Running and jogging
AvoidMove your run indoors or reschedule for a cleaner hour.
Cycling
LimitKeep rides short and easy, or ride indoors.
Children playing outside
LimitLimit outdoor play to short, gentle sessions. Move sports indoors.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
AvoidAvoid exertion outdoors. Follow your doctor's action plan.
Open windows
AvoidKeep windows closed while the air is unhealthy.
Mask outdoors
RecommendedWear a well-fitted N95 or FFP2 mask outdoors. Cloth and surgical masks do little against fine particles.
Air purifier indoors
RecommendedRun a HEPA purifier in the room you spend most time in.
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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Artux air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 85average daily China AQI over 35 days
- 365worst day, 17 October
- 27cleanest day, 16 October
- 3days at Moderately Polluted or worse
The last 7 days averaged 158, worse than the week before (83). 11 of the last 35 days were Excellent.
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Artux air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Artux right now?
The China AQI in Artux is 196 (Moderately Polluted), based on 2 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM10. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 194 (Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Artux today?
Limit time outdoors. Symptoms may worsen further for sensitive people, and healthy people's hearts and lungs may be affected. For runners: Move your run indoors or reschedule for a cleaner hour.
How has air quality in Artux been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Artux averaged China AQI 85. The worst day was 17 October at 365; the cleanest was 16 October at 27. 3 days were at Moderately Polluted or worse.
How does Artux's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 82 µg/m³, about 5.5 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Artux'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.