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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 63 (Unhealthy)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 70 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
3. ozone (O3) - 36 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 70 (Moderate)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 6 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 1663 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Beijing, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 4.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Beijing? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 63 (Unhealthy) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Beijing in the last 7 days was: 116 (Friday, August 21, 2026) and the lowest: 53 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Beijing? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Beijing is: 70 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)

How is the O3 level today in Beijing? (ozone (O3))
36 (Good)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
70 (Moderate)

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

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
1663 (Good)

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

Beijing

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Beijing

16-day weather forecast for Beijing: today around 31°C (rain), lows near 24°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 15 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Beijing

The UV index in Beijing today is 0.9 (low).

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Beijing — compare nearby locations.

• Tianjin 38 µg/m³
• Kaifeng 17 µg/m³
• Zhumadian 30 µg/m³
• Shanghai 16 µg/m³
• Nanchong 22 µg/m³
• Tai’an 47 µg/m³
• Yueyang 18 µg/m³
• Wuhan 17 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Beijing today?

The current average PM2.5 across Beijing is about 63 µg/m³, rated “Unhealthy”. Sensitive groups should limit time outdoors and consider a mask; everyone should reduce prolonged exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Beijing?

Right now PM2.5 in Beijing averages about 63 µg/m³ (“Unhealthy”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Beijing?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Beijing was recorded on Friday, August 21 (about 116 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Beijing today?

The UV index in Beijing today is 0.9 (low).

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Beijing?

A moderate breeze (about 15 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.