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Kunming Moderate

Kunming, Yunnan

Updated: Mar 14, 2026, 12:00 AM

700500
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

12°C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
9.7
mph wind
Partly cloudy
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

70
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
26
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
24
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
8.3
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
1.6
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
5.5
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Thu
3/12
113
avg
Fri
3/13
88
avg
Sat
3/14
106
avg
Sun
3/15
114
avg
Mon
3/16
127
avg
Tue
3/17
119
avg
Wed
3/18
133
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: Yunnan Environmental Protection Agency (云南省环境保护厅), Yunnan Environmental Protection Agency (云南省环境保护厅), World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Kunming today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kunming is 70, 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 Kunming, Yunnan 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