Shijiazhuang air quality · Hebei, China · 石家庄市
After rain, readings often drop sharply within an hour
China AQI 69 (Good) in Shijiazhuang, from 11 CNEMC monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 118 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups). Main pollutant: PM10.
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Pollutants in Shijiazhuang
- PM2.5 · µg/m³42.42.8× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³75.91.7× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³32.7Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³63.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³5.5Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.54
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Shijiazhuang 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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Shijiazhuang air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 60average daily China AQI over 35 days
- 122worst day, 10 October
- 30cleanest day, 17 October
- 0days at Moderately Polluted or worse
The last 7 days averaged 56, better than the week before (76). 7 of the last 35 days were Excellent.
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What is the AQI in Shijiazhuang right now?
The China AQI in Shijiazhuang is 69 (Good), based on 11 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM10. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 118 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Shijiazhuang 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 Shijiazhuang been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Shijiazhuang averaged China AQI 60. The worst day was 10 October at 122; the cleanest was 17 October at 30. 0 days were at Moderately Polluted or worse.
How does Shijiazhuang's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 42 µg/m³, about 2.8 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Shijiazhuang's air quality data come from?
From China National Environmental Monitoring Centre (CNEMC), using 11 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.