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Shanghai Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Shanghai

Last Updated: 2025-05-29 12:39:43 AM (Local Time)

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Live AQI
82
Air Quality is
Moderate
pm10 :  40 µg/m³
PM2.5 :  26 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
aqi moderate level in Shanghai
partly cloudy

19 °C

Partly Cloudy
Humidity
Humidity94 %
Wind Speed
Wind Speed5 km/h
UV Index
UV Index0
Last Updated: 2025-05-29 12:39:43 AM (Local Time)
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Shanghai

Major Air Pollutants

Shanghai

PM2.5's Icon

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

26µg/m³

PM10's Icon

Particulate Matter(PM10)

40µg/m³

CO's Icon

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

358ppb

SO2's Icon

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

2ppb

NO2's Icon

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

13ppb

O3's Icon

Ozone(O3)

41ppb

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Shanghai

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

AQI
Year
.
AQI

Annual AQI Trends

2020
82AQI
2021
81AQI
-1%
Fall
2022
78AQI
-4%
Fall
2023
84AQI
8%
Rise
2024
81AQI
-4%
Fall
2025
95AQI
17%
Rise
Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)
3%
Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedJanuary, 2024124AQI
Least PollutedSeptember, 202453AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Shanghai's Locations

Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location
Status
AQI
PM2.5(µg/m³)
PM10(µg/m³)
Temp.(°C)
Humi.(%)
Changning Chengqiao
Moderate
82
26
37
20
79
Changning Huayang
Moderate
81
25
36
20
79
Changning Xianxia
Moderate
84
27
44
20
79
Fengxian Bay
Moderate
66
17
27
20
79
Fengxian Fengpu
Moderate
71
20
33
20
79
Fengxian Nanqiao New City
Moderate
82
26
44
20
79
Fengxian South Bridge
Moderate
76
23
31
20
79
Huangpu Ruijin
Moderate
83
26
38
19
79
Jiading Nanxiang
Moderate
85
27
45
20
80
Jing An Monitoring Station
Moderate
85
27
44
20
79
Jing An Qiyi Middle School
Moderate
82
26
37
19
87
Lawan Sha Zhuan Faxizo
Moderate
84
27
43
20
79
Minhang Jiangchuan
Moderate
84
27
37
20
79
Minhang Pujiang
Moderate
87
28
46
20
79
Pudong Zhoupu
Moderate
77
23
37
20
79
Putuo Monitoring Station
Moderate
84
27
43
20
79
Putuo Taopu
Moderate
85
27
44
20
79
Shanghai US Consulate
Moderate
85
28
44
20
79
Songjiang Library
Moderate
85
27
46
20
79
Songjiang Zhongchen Road
Moderate
85
27
43
20
79
Xahua Shang Sha Da
Moderate
85
27
44
20
79
Xuhui
Moderate
85
28
44
20
79
Xujiahui
Moderate
83
26
35
20
79

China's Metro Cities

Air Quality Index

Beijing City AQI

Beijing

120

temp.21°C
hum.64%
Chengdu City AQI

Chengdu

75

temp.24°C
hum.65%
Chongqing City AQI

Chongqing

61

temp.21°C
hum.83%
Dongguan City AQI

Dongguan

101

temp.25°C
hum.94%
Guangzhou City AQI

Guangzhou

75

temp.24°C
hum.100%
Shanghai City AQI

Shanghai

82

temp.20°C
hum.78%
Shenyang City AQI

Shenyang

118

temp.19°C
hum.64%
Shenzhen City AQI

Shenzhen

68

temp.26°C
hum.89%

Air Quality Calendar 2025

Shanghai

2025
AQI
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Jan
97
2 Jan
85
3 Jan
103
4 Jan
75
5 Jan
127
6 Jan
121
7 Jan
123
8 Jan
138
9 Jan
78
10 Jan
87
11 Jan
100
12 Jan
113
13 Jan
138
14 Jan
143
15 Jan
88
16 Jan
112
17 Jan
124
18 Jan
122
19 Jan
150
20 Jan
168
21 Jan
165
22 Jan
102
23 Jan
98
24 Jan
83
25 Jan
71
26 Jan
82
27 Jan
77
28 Jan
76
29 Jan
121
30 Jan
84
31 Jan
86
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Feb
59
2 Feb
99
3 Feb
108
4 Feb
118
5 Feb
100
6 Feb
88
7 Feb
80
8 Feb
71
9 Feb
83
10 Feb
90
11 Feb
66
12 Feb
132
13 Feb
67
14 Feb
85
15 Feb
67
16 Feb
135
17 Feb
71
18 Feb
96
19 Feb
82
20 Feb
64
21 Feb
70
22 Feb
101
23 Feb
100
24 Feb
130
25 Feb
135
26 Feb
161
27 Feb
161
28 Feb
123
March
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Mar
110
2 Mar
110
3 Mar
71
4 Mar
69
5 Mar
60
6 Mar
76
7 Mar
81
8 Mar
112
9 Mar
75
10 Mar
92
11 Mar
94
12 Mar
71
13 Mar
74
14 Mar
65
15 Mar
56
16 Mar
87
17 Mar
82
18 Mar
75
19 Mar
76
20 Mar
109
21 Mar
96
22 Mar
112
23 Mar
112
24 Mar
106
25 Mar
115
26 Mar
131
27 Mar
111
28 Mar
90
29 Mar
99
30 Mar
67
31 Mar
73
April
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Apr
75
2 Apr
109
3 Apr
80
4 Apr
87
5 Apr
117
6 Apr
121
7 Apr
109
8 Apr
115
9 Apr
127
10 Apr
129
11 Apr
123
12 Apr
151
13 Apr
98
14 Apr
88
15 Apr
79
16 Apr
88
17 Apr
92
18 Apr
95
19 Apr
97
20 Apr
96
21 Apr
84
22 Apr
104
23 Apr
115
24 Apr
131
25 Apr
81
26 Apr
77
27 Apr
70
28 Apr
81
29 Apr
73
30 Apr
75
May
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 May
83
2 May
79
3 May
80
4 May
56
5 May
71
6 May
107
7 May
81
8 May
76
9 May
59
10 May
71
11 May
70
12 May
84
13 May
74
14 May
73
15 May
80
16 May
97
17 May
102
18 May
92
19 May
80
20 May
88
21 May
68
22 May
77
23 May
42
24 May
82
25 May
77
26 May
74
27 May
68
28 May
-
29 May
-
30 May
-
31 May
-
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+

Health Advice For People Living In

Shanghai

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Weekly 0 Cigarettes
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Breathe easy and get active! The air quality is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Solutions for Current AQI

  • Air Purifier
    Air PurifierTurn On
  • Car Filter
    Car FilterMust
  • N95 Mask
    N95 MaskMust
  • Stay Indoor
    Stay IndoorMust

Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Shanghai

  • asthma due to air pollution in ShanghaiAsthma
  • heart due to air pollution in ShanghaiHeart Issues
  • allergy due to air pollution in ShanghaiAllergies
  • sinus due to air pollution in ShanghaiSinus
  • flu due to air pollution in ShanghaiCold/Flu
  • copd due to air pollution in ShanghaiChronic (COPD)
asthma due to air pollution in Shanghai

Mid. Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Mid. when AQI is Moderate (50-150)

Moderate symptoms including frequent wheezing, noticeable shortness of breath, chest tightness, and persistent cough.

Do's :

  • Limit outdoor activities when AQI is poor.

  • Clean indoor air with an air purifier to reduce exposure.

  • Soothe the respiratory tract with herbal teas or warm water to help alleviate symptoms.

Don'ts :

  • Exercise outdoors without a mask.

  • Stay in smoky areas with strong fumes.

Most Polluted Cities 2025

China

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RankCityAQIAQI Status

Standard Value

Follow

1.

Turpan, China

170
Unhealthy
11xabove Standard

2.

Zhaoqing, China

154
Unhealthy
10xabove Standard

3.

Sihui, China

153
Unhealthy
10xabove Standard

4.

Nantong, China

145
Poor
10xabove Standard

5.

Hotan, China

137
Poor
9xabove Standard

6.

Changping, China

132
Poor
9xabove Standard

7.

Pingdingshan, China

131
Poor
9xabove Standard

8.

Siping, China

131
Poor
9xabove Standard

9.

Xiangyang, China

128
Poor
9xabove Standard

10.

Cangzhou, China

125
Poor
8xabove Standard

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Air Quality Solutions For Real Estates

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Shanghai's AQI Data Analytics Solutions

Air quality data monitoring platforms

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Your area’s real-time data with detailed parameters.

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Personalized health advice as per current AQI.

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Analytical data to identify trends and conditions.

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Air Quality FAQs

at Shanghai

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Shanghai?

The current real-time AQI level in Shanghai is 82 (Moderate). This was last updated 2025-05-29 12:39:43 AM (Local Time).

When was the best AQI level in Shanghai in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI level was 60 (Moderate) at 9:09 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI level in Shanghai in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI level was 82 (Moderate) at 12:09 AM, May 29, 2025 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of AQI levels in Shanghai during last 24 hours?

The AQI levels in Shanghai have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 82 at 12:09 AM, May 29, 2025 (Local Time), lowest 60 at 9:09 AM (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current AQI level in Shanghai?

Current AQI levels are acceptable; however, some pollutants may be a concern for a small number of sensitive individuals.

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