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Changsha Moderate

Changsha, Hunan

Updated: May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM

720500
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Current Weather

21.5°C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
4.9
mph wind
Overcast
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

72
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
39
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
56.5
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
4.6
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
3.1
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
3.7
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sun
5/10
138
avg
Mon
5/11
138
avg
Tue
5/12
138
avg
Wed
5/13
130
avg
Thu
5/14
140
avg
Fri
5/15
94
avg
Sat
5/16
77
avg

Health Guidance

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Unusually sensitive people: Consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
General population: No restrictions for most people.
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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: Hunan Environmental Protection Agency (湖南省环境保护厅), China National Urban air quality real-time publishing platform (全国城市空气质量实时发布平台), World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Changsha today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Changsha is 72, which is classified as "Moderate". Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

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 Changsha, Hunan 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