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Hong Kong Moderate

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Updated: Mar 14, 2026, 12:00 AM

700500
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

17°C
Temperature
71%
Humidity
12.3
mph wind
Partly cloudy
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

70
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
54
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
39
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
22.9
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
2
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
3.2
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Thu
3/12
75
avg
Fri
3/13
63
avg
Sat
3/14
55
avg
Sun
3/15
57
avg
Mon
3/16
63
avg
Tue
3/17
52
avg
Wed
3/18
44
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: Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department - 空氣質素健康指數單張及海報, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Hong Kong today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Hong Kong is 70, 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 Hong Kong, Hong Kong 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