Kashgar air quality · Xinjiang, China · 喀什地区
This air is unhealthy for everyone, even if symptoms are not obvious
China AQI 185 (Moderately Polluted) in Kashgar, from 3 CNEMC monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 183 (Unhealthy). Main pollutant: PM10.
Updated
Pollutants in Kashgar
- PM2.5 · µg/m³93.06.2× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³3207.1× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³43.01.7× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³47.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³4.3Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.53
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Kashgar 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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Kashgar air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 100average daily China AQI over 35 days
- 366worst day, 17 October
- 25cleanest day, 14 October
- 3days at Moderately Polluted or worse
The last 7 days averaged 174, worse than the week before (96). 6 of the last 35 days were Excellent.
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Kashgar air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Kashgar right now?
The China AQI in Kashgar is 185 (Moderately Polluted), based on 3 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM10. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 183 (Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Kashgar 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 Kashgar been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Kashgar averaged China AQI 100. The worst day was 17 October at 366; the cleanest was 14 October at 25. 3 days were at Moderately Polluted or worse.
How does Kashgar's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 93 µg/m³, about 6.2 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Kashgar's air quality data come from?
From China National Environmental Monitoring Centre (CNEMC), using 3 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.