Zigong air quality · Sichuan, China · 自贡市
This AQI is manageable, though sensitive lungs may notice it
China AQI 93 (Good) in Zigong, from 4 CNEMC monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 152 (Unhealthy). Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Zigong
- PM2.5 · µg/m³56.53.8× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³71.81.6× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³13.5Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³83.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³7.8Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.63
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Zigong 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.
What US AQI 151–200 means for your health →
Zigong air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 37average daily China AQI over 35 days
- 112worst day, 9 October
- 14cleanest day, 15 September
- 0days at Moderately Polluted or worse
The last 7 days averaged 63, about the same as the week before (59). 26 of the last 35 days were Excellent.
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What is the AQI in Zigong right now?
The China AQI in Zigong is 93 (Good), based on 4 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 152 (Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Zigong 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 Zigong been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Zigong averaged China AQI 37. The worst day was 9 October at 112; the cleanest was 15 September at 14. 0 days were at Moderately Polluted or worse.
How does Zigong's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 57 µg/m³, about 3.8 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Zigong'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.