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Qingdao Unhealthy

Qingdao, Shandong

Updated: Mar 14, 2026, 12:00 AM

1560500
Unhealthy

Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Current Weather

6.7°C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
5.5
mph wind
Partly cloudy
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

156
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
64
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
42.3
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
6.4
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
4.6
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
0.1
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Thu
3/12
87
avg
Fri
3/13
51
avg
Sat
3/14
51
avg
Sun
3/15
74
avg
Mon
3/16
52
avg
Tue
3/17
35
avg
Wed
3/18
66
avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups: Avoid prolonged outdoor exertion. Move activities indoors.
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General population: Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Take more breaks.
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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: Environmental Protection Department of Shandong Province (山东省环境保护厅), Environmental Protection Department of Shandong Province (山东省环境保护厅), World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Qingdao today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Qingdao is 156, which is classified as "Unhealthy". Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

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 Qingdao, Shandong 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