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Chengdu Moderate

Chengdu, Sichuan

Updated: Jul 10, 2026, 2:00 AM

740500
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

28.2°C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
0.5
mph wind
Overcast
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

74
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
30
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
47.2
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
6
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
2.6
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
3.7
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Wed
7/8
146
avg
Thu
7/9
149
avg
Fri
7/10
147
avg
Sat
7/11
121
avg
Sun
7/12
147
avg
Mon
7/13
168
avg
Tue
7/14
159
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: 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 74, 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.

AQI Scale Reference

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