Chengdu Moderate
Chengdu, Sichuan
Updated: May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM
Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Current Weather
Pollutant Breakdown
Dominant pollutant: PM25
PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)
Health Guidance
Data from: Sichuan Province Environmental Protection Agency (四川省环保重点城市环境空气质量实时监测结果), Chengdu Environmental Protection Agency (成都市环境监测中心站_成都市环境监测中心站), China National Urban air quality real-time publishing platform (全国城市空气质量实时发布平台), U.S. Consulate Chengdu Air Quality Monitor, World Air Quality Index Project
Is the air safe in Chengdu today?
The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Chengdu is 82, 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 Chengdu, Sichuan 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.