Dandong air quality · Liaoning, China · 丹东市
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China AQI 29 (Excellent) in Dandong, from 4 CNEMC monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 62 (Moderate). Main pollutant: PM10.
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Pollutants in Dandong
- PM2.5 · µg/m³15.0Under WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³28.3Under WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³27.3Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³34.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³7.3Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.63
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Dandong right now?
Air quality is satisfactory, with essentially no air pollution.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadEnjoy it.
Running and jogging
Go aheadA great time to run outdoors.
Cycling
Go aheadRide freely.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Go aheadNo limits.
Open windows
Go aheadAir out your home.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededNot needed.
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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Dandong air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 34average daily China AQI over 35 days
- 63worst day, 12 October
- 19cleanest day, 18 October
- 0days at Moderately Polluted or worse
The last 7 days averaged 33, about the same as the week before (35). 32 of the last 35 days were Excellent.
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What is the AQI in Dandong right now?
The China AQI in Dandong is 29 (Excellent), based on 4 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM10. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 62 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Dandong today?
A great time to be outside. Air quality is satisfactory, with essentially no air pollution. For runners: A great time to run outdoors.
How has air quality in Dandong been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Dandong averaged China AQI 34. The worst day was 12 October at 63; the cleanest was 18 October at 19. 0 days were at Moderately Polluted or worse.
Where does Dandong's air quality data come from?
From China National Environmental Monitoring Centre (CNEMC), using 4 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.