Shanghai: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

Pollution and air quality forecast for Shanghai. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Shanghai:

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 16 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 19 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 53 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 25 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 10 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 231 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Shanghai, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 2.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Shanghai? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 16 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Shanghai in the last 7 days was: 21 (Tuesday, August 25, 2026) and the lowest: 9 (Sunday, August 23, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Shanghai? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Shanghai is: 19 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Shanghai? (ozone (O3))
53 (Good)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
25 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
10 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
231 (Good)

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Shanghai

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Shanghai

16-day weather forecast for Shanghai: today around 32°C (clear sky), lows near 27°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 17 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Shanghai

The UV index in Shanghai today is 8.1 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Shanghai — compare nearby locations.

• Puyang 15 µg/m³
• Nanjing 19 µg/m³
• JejuSouth Korea 5 µg/m³
• GwangjuSouth Korea 10 µg/m³
• KeelungTaiwan 11 µg/m³
• TaipeiTaiwan 11 µg/m³
• Wuhan 17 µg/m³
• Zhumadian 30 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Shanghai today?

The current average PM2.5 across Shanghai is about 16 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Shanghai?

Right now PM2.5 in Shanghai averages about 16 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Shanghai?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Shanghai was recorded on Tuesday, August 25 (about 21 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Shanghai today?

The UV index in Shanghai today is 8.1 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Shanghai?

A moderate breeze (about 17 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.