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Shanghai Moderate

Shanghai, Shanghai

Updated: Sep 7, 2026, 2:00 AM

550500
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

23.1°C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
4.6
mph wind
Mainly clear
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

55
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
22
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
30.1
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
10.1
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
4.1
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
5.5
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sun
9/6
144
avg
Mon
9/7
166
avg
Tue
9/8
173
avg
Wed
9/9
108
avg
Thu
9/10
132
avg
Fri
9/11
187
avg
Sat
9/12
128
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: Shanghai Environment Monitoring Center(上海市环境监测中心), 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 Shanghai Air Quality Monitor, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Shanghai today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Shanghai is 55, 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 Shanghai, Shanghai 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