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Taiyuan Moderate

Taiyuan, Shanxi

Updated: May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM

810500
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

19.8°C
Temperature
42%
Humidity
1.7
mph wind
Clear sky
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

59
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
51
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
81.2
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
4.2
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
3.6
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
3.7
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: O3

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sat
5/9
89
avg
Sun
5/10
122
avg
Mon
5/11
134
avg
Tue
5/12
114
avg
Wed
5/13
109
avg
Thu
5/14
114
avg
Fri
5/15
114
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: Shanxi Province Environmental Monitoring Center (山西省环境监测中心站网站首页), World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Taiyuan today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Taiyuan is 81, 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 Taiyuan, Shanxi 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