Beijing air quality · China · 北京市
This AQI is manageable, though sensitive lungs may notice it
China AQI 68 (Good) in Beijing, from 23 CNEMC monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 109 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups). Main pollutant: PM10.
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Pollutants in Beijing
- PM2.5 · µg/m³38.92.6× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³75.11.7× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³33.4Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³53.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³2.9Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.69
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Beijing 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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Beijing air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 49average daily China AQI over 35 days
- 117worst day, 11 October
- 14cleanest day, 30 September
- 0days at Moderately Polluted or worse
The last 7 days averaged 50, better than the week before (72). 22 of the last 35 days were Excellent.
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What is the AQI in Beijing right now?
The China AQI in Beijing is 68 (Good), based on 23 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM10. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 109 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Beijing 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 Beijing been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Beijing averaged China AQI 49. The worst day was 11 October at 117; the cleanest was 30 September at 14. 0 days were at Moderately Polluted or worse.
How does Beijing's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 39 µg/m³, about 2.6 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Beijing's air quality data come from?
From China National Environmental Monitoring Centre (CNEMC), using 23 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.