Yan'an air quality · Shaanxi, China · 延安市
This is what breathable city air is supposed to feel like
China AQI 48 (Excellent) in Yan'an, from 3 CNEMC monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 74 (Moderate). Main pollutant: PM10.
Updated
Pollutants in Yan'an
- PM2.5 · µg/m³21.3Under WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³47.3Under WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³42.31.7× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³11.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³5.0Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.90
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Yan'an 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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Yan'an air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 35average daily China AQI over 35 days
- 49worst day, 11 October
- 20cleanest day, 30 September
- 0days at Moderately Polluted or worse
The last 7 days averaged 32, better than the week before (41). 35 of the last 35 days were Excellent.
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What is the AQI in Yan'an right now?
The China AQI in Yan'an is 48 (Excellent), based on 3 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM10. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 74 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Yan'an 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 Yan'an been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Yan'an averaged China AQI 35. The worst day was 11 October at 49; the cleanest was 30 September at 20. 0 days were at Moderately Polluted or worse.
How does Yan'an's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 21 µg/m³, about 1.4 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Yan'an'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.