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Shanghai Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Shanghai, Shanghai

Updated: Mar 14, 2026, 12:00 AM

1040500
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Current Weather

6.3°C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
4
mph wind
Mainly clear
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

104
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
46
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
36.6
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
17.4
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
4.6
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
5.5
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Thu
3/12
133
avg
Fri
3/13
158
avg
Sat
3/14
150
avg
Sun
3/15
129
avg
Mon
3/16
154
avg
Tue
3/17
146
avg
Wed
3/18
211
avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups (asthma, heart disease, elderly, children): Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
General population: Unusually sensitive individuals should watch for symptoms.
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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 104, which is classified as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups". Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

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