Urumqi Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Urumqi, Xinjiang

Updated: Nov 5, 2026, 4:00 AM

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

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

Current Weather

1.9°C

Temperature

70%

Humidity

6.3

mph wind

Clear sky

Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

132

PM2.5

µg/m³ · Fine particles

PM10

µg/m³ · Coarse particles

4.1

Ozone

ppb · Ground-level ozone

NO₂

ppb · Nitrogen dioxide

1.6

SO₂

ppb · Sulfur dioxide

7.3

ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Tue

11/3

avg

Wed

11/4

avg

Thu

11/5

avg

Fri

11/6

avg

Sat

11/7

avg

Sun

11/8

133

avg

Mon

11/9

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.

💨

Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: Urumqi Environmental Protection Agency (乌鲁木齐环保局), World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Urumqi today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Urumqi is 132, 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 Urumqi, Xinjiang 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