Shanghai Air Quality Index

Shanghai, China · Real-time AQI data

112

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

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

Pollutant Breakdown

PM2.5

112µg/m³

PM10

43µg/m³

O₃

13ppm

NO₂

17.4ppb

SO₂

4.1ppb

5.5ppm

Station: Shanghai (上海) · Mar 18, 06:00 AM · Updates every 30 min

Health Recommendations

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

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

General Public: General public is unlikely to be affected.

Children: Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Elderly: Reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.

Heart Conditions: Avoid prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.

Lung Conditions: Avoid prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.

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AQI Scale Reference

0–50

Good

51–100

Moderate

101–150

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

151–200

Unhealthy

201–300

Very Unhealthy

301–500

Hazardous

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About Air Quality in Shanghai

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Shanghai is measured using monitoring stations that track six key pollutants: PM2.5, PM10, ground-level ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide. The AQI is calculated using US EPA standards and ranges from 0 (excellent) to 500 (hazardous).

PM2.5 is typically the dominant pollutant in Shanghai during high-pollution periods. Fine particulate matter from traffic, industry, and seasonal factors can push AQI above 150, which is considered unhealthy for all groups.

Check the health effects guide to understand what today's AQI means for your activity level, or see the global AQI rankings to compare Shanghai with other cities worldwide.