Jinzhong air quality · Shanxi, China · 晋中市
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China AQI 79 (Good) in Jinzhong, from 4 CNEMC monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 99 (Moderate). Main pollutant: PM10.
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Pollutants in Jinzhong
- PM2.5 · µg/m³35.02.3× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³89.32.0× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³60.02.4× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³17.8
- SO₂ · µg/m³12.8Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.78
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Jinzhong 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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Jinzhong air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 57average daily China AQI over 35 days
- 89worst day, 11 October
- 25cleanest day, 17 October
- 0days at Moderately Polluted or worse
The last 7 days averaged 55, better than the week before (64). 14 of the last 35 days were Excellent.
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What is the AQI in Jinzhong right now?
The China AQI in Jinzhong is 79 (Good), based on 4 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM10. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 99 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Jinzhong 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 Jinzhong been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Jinzhong averaged China AQI 57. The worst day was 11 October at 89; the cleanest was 17 October at 25. 0 days were at Moderately Polluted or worse.
How does Jinzhong's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 35 µg/m³, about 2.3 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Jinzhong'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.