Beijing Unhealthy

Beijing, Beijing

Updated: Nov 5, 2026, 1:00 AM

Unhealthy

Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Current Weather

4.4°C

Temperature

100%

Humidity

2.5

mph wind

Foggy

Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

175

PM2.5

µg/m³ · Fine particles

111

PM10

µg/m³ · Coarse particles

0.9

Ozone

ppb · Ground-level ozone

28.8

NO₂

ppb · Nitrogen dioxide

1.6

SO₂

ppb · Sulfur dioxide

12.7

ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Tue

11/3

152

avg

Wed

11/4

167

avg

Thu

11/5

110

avg

Fri

11/6

avg

Sat

11/7

avg

Sun

11/8

avg

Mon

11/9

113

avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups: Avoid prolonged outdoor exertion. Move activities indoors.

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General population: Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Take more breaks.

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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: Beijing Environmental Protection Monitoring Center (北京市环境保护监测中心), World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Beijing today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Beijing is 175, which is classified as "Unhealthy". Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Beijing, Beijing is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50

Good

51–100

Moderate

101–150

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

151–200

Unhealthy

201–300

Very Unhealthy

301+

Hazardous