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ChongqingAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10

Check PM2.5 and PM10 particle levels alongside ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other gases. Compare the latest available concentrations with recent days and explore changes in air pollution through the available historical records.

Chongqing - latest available concentrations (September 26, 2026, 09:00 local time): PM2.5: 80.8 µg/m³, PM10: 81 µg/m³, O₃: 21 µg/m³, NO₂: 69.6 µg/m³, SO₂: 26.6 µg/m³, CO: 998 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.

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Chongqing · Air pollutant concentrations

Data time: September 26, 2026 · 09:00 · local time
PM2.5

Fine particles

80.8µg/m³Poor · 1 hour
PM10

Particulate matter

81µg/m³Moderate · 1 hour
O₃

Ozone

21µg/m³Good · 1 hour
NO₂

Nitrogen dioxide

69.6µg/m³Poor · 1 hour
SO₂

Sulphur dioxide

26.6µg/m³Fair · 1 hour
CO

Carbon monoxide

998µg/m³

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DAILY DATA · Chongqing

Chongqing - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-09-25)

Concentrations of all available pollutants for this city.

PM2.5Lowest 17.37 2026-09-07Highest 94.7 2026-09-022026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
03060901202026-08-31: 59.18 µg/m³08-312026-09-01: 94.59 µg/m³09-012026-09-02: 94.7 µg/m³09-022026-09-03: 84.02 µg/m³09-032026-09-04: 52.34 µg/m³09-042026-09-05: 48.39 µg/m³09-052026-09-06: 30.34 µg/m³09-062026-09-07: 17.37 µg/m³09-072026-09-19: 31.36 µg/m³09-192026-09-20: 33.7 µg/m³09-202026-09-21: 51.84 µg/m³09-212026-09-22: 65.15 µg/m³09-222026-09-23: 55.21 µg/m³09-232026-09-24: 43.39 µg/m³09-242026-09-25: 42.4 µg/m³09-25µg/m³

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Chongqing · daily averages · µg/m³
Pollutant2026-09-252026-09-242026-09-232026-09-222026-09-212026-09-202026-09-192026-09-072026-09-062026-09-052026-09-042026-09-032026-09-022026-09-012026-08-31
PM2.542.443.3955.2165.1551.8433.731.3617.3730.3448.3952.3484.0294.794.5959.18
PM1042.4543.4655.8965.9452.4533.8831.4817.5330.7249.253.2685.8697.66106.2174.01
O₃64.9659.2933.7513.5435.3340.8849.3877.6369.086550.6765.2569.7964.4274.75
NO₂63.4364.1169.8373.354.145.6156.4550.2253.769.868.6890.4894.0786.4474.92
SO₂12.9615.0321.6219.2512.628.813.110.2512.4519.9918.6623.8226.123.4217.88
CO751.17786.751,279.541,334.92831.33599.17918.33358.54569.751,077.29751.171,171.541,401.961,592.251,162.67

A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.

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Environment and quality of life ratings · Chongqing

Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.

IndicatorChongqingMongoliaBhutanMacauHong KongMyanmar
Green and Parks in the City55%27%82%—52%33%
particulate matter PM2.5 (µg/m³)54—————
Pleasure of spending time in the city42%22%61%—43%24%
particulate matter PM10 (µg/m³)77—————
Air Pollution71%87%45%—67%83%
Garbage Disposal46%27%47%—52%12%
Availability and quality of drinking water40%46%64%—66%34%
Cleanliness and tidiness43%29%57%—54%18%
Noise and Light pollution65%48%55%—66%52%
Water Pollution69%68%56%—53%74%

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WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS

Chongqing · weather forecast

Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 29.5628, 106.5528.

🌦️ WEATHER · 16-DAY FORECASTChongqing🌧️23°RainSep 23 · ↑25° ↓21°💨 10 km/h · 💧 94%Wed23.09🌧️25°21°Thu24.09🌧️29°22°Fri25.09🌧️28°24°Sat26.09🌧️30°24°Sun27.09🌧️29°24°Mon28.09🌧️28°24°Tue29.09🌧️25°22°Wed30.09🌧️23°22°Thu1.10🌧️22°19°Fri2.10🌧️23°19°Sat3.10☁️27°20°Sun4.10🌧️21°20°Mon5.10🌧️21°21°Tue6.10🌧️23°21°Wed7.10🌧️22°21°Thu8.10🌧️22°21°pollution-alert.com · 2026-09-23 - 2026-10-08
🌦️ WEATHER · 16-DAY FORECASTChongqing🌧️23°RainSep 23 · ↑25° ↓21°💨 10 km/h · 💧 94%Wed23.09🌧️25°21°Thu24.09🌧️29°22°Fri25.09🌧️28°24°Sat26.09🌧️30°24°Sun27.09🌧️29°24°Mon28.09🌧️28°24°Tue29.09🌧️25°22°Wed30.09🌧️23°22°Thu1.10🌧️22°19°Fri2.10🌧️23°19°Sat3.10☁️27°20°Sun4.10🌧️21°20°Mon5.10🌧️21°21°Tue6.10🌧️23°21°Wed7.10🌧️22°21°Thu8.10🌧️22°21°pollution-alert.com · 2026-09-23 - 2026-10-08
🌦️ WEATHER · 16-DAY FORECASTChongqing🌧️23°RainSep 23 · ↑25° ↓21°💨 10 km/h · 💧 94%Wed23.09🌧️25°21°Thu24.09🌧️29°22°Fri25.09🌧️28°24°Sat26.09🌧️30°24°Sun27.09🌧️29°24°Mon28.09🌧️28°24°Tue29.09🌧️25°22°Wed30.09🌧️23°22°Thu1.10🌧️22°19°Fri2.10🌧️23°19°Sat3.10☁️27°20°Sun4.10🌧️21°20°Mon5.10🌧️21°21°Tue6.10🌧️23°21°Wed7.10🌧️22°21°Thu8.10🌧️22°21°pollution-alert.com · 2026-09-23 - 2026-10-08

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Chongqing · September 23, 2026: minimum temperature 20.7°C, maximum 25.5°C. Wind: 9.7 km/h. Humidity: 94%.

Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
DateDay °CMin °CMax °CNight °CRain mmWind m/sHumidity %Clouds %
2026-09-2322.720.725.522.87.22.794100
2026-09-2423.822.428.724.12.43.189100
2026-09-2526.723.728.325.61.42.18199
2026-09-2627.123.730.425.13.12.377100
2026-09-272623.929.125.94.81.78099
2026-09-2825.624.328.125.34.22.482100
2026-09-2922.522.324.622.64.12.388100
2026-09-3023.522.123.522.15.12.487100
2026-10-0120.119.221.519.410.92.488100
2026-10-0220.219.223.320.80.12.982100
2026-10-032520.42723.114.43.76460
2026-10-0420.519.921.121.122.72.493100
2026-10-0521.220.521.220.81.41.584100
2026-10-0621.820.623.121.70.13.28099
2026-10-0721.320.721.921.12.3282100
2026-10-0821.920.821.921.14.11.783100
2026-10-0918.618.62119.23.33.488100
2026-10-1018.617.719.819.17.71.586100

UV index by day · Chongqing

City data.

☀️ UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTChongqing03681111+4.4UV MODERATESep 25 · daily maximumSeek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and ahat for longer stays.4Fri25.096Sat26.096Sun27.096Mon28.091Tue29.091Wed30.090Thu1.104Fri2.106Sat3.100Sun4.101Mon5.102Tue6.101Wed7.101Thu8.101Fri9.100-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremepollution-alert.com
☀️ UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTChongqing03681111+4.4UV MODERATESep 25 · daily maximumSeek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and ahat for longer stays.4Fri25.096Sat26.096Sun27.096Mon28.091Tue29.091Wed30.090Thu1.104Fri2.106Sat3.100Sun4.101Mon5.102Tue6.101Wed7.101Thu8.101Fri9.100-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremepollution-alert.com

Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.

☀️ UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTChongqing03681111+4.4UV MODERATESep 25 · daily maximumSeek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and ahat for longer stays.4Fri25.096Sat26.096Sun27.096Mon28.091Tue29.091Wed30.090Thu1.104Fri2.106Sat3.100Sun4.101Mon5.102Tue6.101Wed7.101Thu8.101Fri9.100-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremepollution-alert.com
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme

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Chongqing · September 25, 2026: UV index: 4.4 .

Indicator2026-09-252026-09-262026-09-272026-09-282026-09-292026-09-302026-10-012026-10-022026-10-032026-10-042026-10-052026-10-062026-10-072026-10-082026-10-092026-10-10
UV index4.46.16.35.51.10.80.345.90.40.61.61.40.80.6—

AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS

Chongqing · air pollution - questions and answers

What do the latest air quality data show for Chongqing?

Chongqing - latest available concentrations (September 26, 2026, 09:00 local time): PM2.5: 80.8 µg/m³, PM10: 81 µg/m³, O₃: 21 µg/m³, NO₂: 69.6 µg/m³, SO₂: 26.6 µg/m³, CO: 998 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.

When was PM2.5 highest in Chongqing over the past week?

The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 65.2 µg/m³ (September 22, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before September 26, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.

Is the PM2.5 concentration for Chongqing an AQI score?

No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.

What UV index does the available forecast show for Chongqing?

For September 25, 2026, the forecast UV index is 4.4. The UV section also shows the following available days.

What wind speed is forecast for Chongqing?

For September 23, 2026, forecast wind speed is 9.7 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days.

PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃

Understanding air quality and pollution data

What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?

PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.

Where does the air pollution data come from?

The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.

How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?

PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.

Which dates do the values and charts cover?

Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.

How can I check pollution in my city?

Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.