Jiuquan air quality · Gansu, China · 酒泉市
Temperature inversions keep pollution pressed close to the ground
China AQI 149 (Lightly Polluted) in Jiuquan, from 2 CNEMC monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 146 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups). Main pollutant: PM10.
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Pollutants in Jiuquan
- PM2.5 · µg/m³24.51.6× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³2465.5× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³3.0Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³92.5
- SO₂ · µg/m³6.5Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.25
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Jiuquan right now?
Sensitive people may have mildly worsened symptoms, and healthy people may feel irritation.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for most people; sensitive groups keep it shorter.
Running and jogging
LimitSensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Cycling
Take carePrefer routes away from heavy traffic; sensitive groups ride shorter.
Children playing outside
Take careChildren with asthma should take breaks and keep reliever inhalers handy.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
LimitReduce long or heavy exertion outdoors and keep medicines close.
Open windows
Take careVentilate briefly, ideally when the reading is lowest.
Mask outdoors
OptionalSensitive groups may wear an N95 or FFP2 mask for long trips.
Air purifier indoors
OptionalUseful for sensitive people, especially at night.
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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Jiuquan air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 45average daily China AQI over 35 days
- 81worst day, 19 October
- 18cleanest day, 9 October
- 0days at Moderately Polluted or worse
The last 7 days averaged 47, worse than the week before (41). 27 of the last 35 days were Excellent.
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What is the AQI in Jiuquan right now?
The China AQI in Jiuquan is 149 (Lightly Polluted), based on 2 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM10. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 146 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Jiuquan today?
Sensitive groups should take it easy. Sensitive people may have mildly worsened symptoms, and healthy people may feel irritation. For runners: Sensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
How has air quality in Jiuquan been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Jiuquan averaged China AQI 45. The worst day was 19 October at 81; the cleanest was 9 October at 18. 0 days were at Moderately Polluted or worse.
How does Jiuquan's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 25 µg/m³, about 1.6 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Jiuquan'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.