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Chengdu Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Chengdu, Sichuan

Updated: Mar 13, 2026, 9:00 PM

1170500
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Current Weather

11.7°C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
6.1
mph wind
Slight rain
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

117
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
53
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
24.8
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
6.9
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
1.1
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
5.5
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Wed
3/11
89
avg
Thu
3/12
141
avg
Fri
3/13
138
avg
Sat
3/14
50
avg
Sun
3/15
73
avg
Mon
3/16
97
avg
Tue
3/17
112
avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups (asthma, heart disease, elderly, children): Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
General population: Unusually sensitive individuals should watch for symptoms.
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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

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 117, which is classified as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups". Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

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.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50
Good
51–100
Moderate
101–150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151–200
Unhealthy
201–300
Very Unhealthy
301+
Hazardous