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Shanghai Good

Shanghai, Shanghai

Updated: May 11, 2026, 11:00 PM

310500
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Current Weather

19.5°C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
6.5
mph wind
Overcast
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

78
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
24
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
30.9
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
10.1
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
4.6
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
5.5
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: O3

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sun
5/10
103
avg
Mon
5/11
184
avg
Tue
5/12
214
avg
Wed
5/13
195
avg
Thu
5/14
183
avg
Fri
5/15
195
avg
Sat
5/16
186
avg

Health Guidance

General population: No restrictions. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Sensitive groups: Air quality is good. Normal activities are fine.
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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 31, which is classified as "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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