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Tongchuan Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Level

Shaanxi, China

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Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

44µg/m³



Moderate

Last Updated: 20 May 2025, 10:54pm (Local Time)

Moderate PM2.5 level in Tongchuan
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Tongchuan

Good
030
Moderate
60
Poor
90
Unhealthy
120
Severe
250
Hazardous
380+

What is the Current PM2.5 Level?

Tongchuan

The current PM2.5 level at Tongchuan is 44 µg/m³ making it acceptable, but sensitive individuals should be cautious.


2.93xAbove

The current PM2.5 level in Tongchuan is 2.93x Above the recommended WHO guideline of 15 µg/m³.

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Historical Air Quality Data

Tongchuan

Tongchuan

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China 2019 PM2.5 Death Toll

PM2.5 annual mean levels


48µg/m³

each person's annual mean exposure 9.6 times WHO's guideline.

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100


Deaths per 100,000 people

attributable to fine particle pollution in 2019 (1,423,633 in total in the country).

Death percentage as per diseases

chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasechronic obstructive pulmonary disease
25%
strokestroke
25%
tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancertracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer
23%
ischemic heart diseaseischemic heart disease
20%
lower respiratory infectionslower respiratory infections
20%
Type 2 DiabetesType 2 Diabetes
19%
neonatal disordersneonatal disorders
10%
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PM2.5 particles, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, are approximately 30 times smaller than a human hair, making them a significant yet often unseen threat to air quality.

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Uncovering the Sources of Particulate Matter (PM2.5): Where Does It Come From?

Windblown Dust

Windblown Dust

Daily activities like construction or other practices
Home-related emission

Home-related emission

Household activities, such as cooking and heating
Factories and industries' emission

Factories and industries' emission

Regular operations in factories and industries
Power plants generation

Power plants generation

Emission from Routine energy production in power plants
Landfill fires

Landfill fires

Fires in landfills, often caused by waste mismanagement
Transportation emission

Transportation emission

Diesel operated Daily vehicles produces exhaust
Human-caused emissions

Human-caused emissions

Common practices like open burning of waste or agricultural residues

Short-Term PM2.5 Exposure Impacts

Irritation in Eyes

Irritation in Eyes

Redness, itching, and discomfort in your eyes
Headaches

Headaches

Frequent or intense headaches.
Fatigue

Fatigue

Feeling unusually tired or weak.
Aggravated asthma

Aggravated asthma

Increased asthma attacks and symptoms.
Breathing problems

Breathing problems

Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Health Advice Based on Current PM2.5 Level In

Tongchuan

1.9Cigarettes per day


Cigarette

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 1.9 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

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  • Car Filter
    Car FilterMust
  • N95 Mask
    N95 MaskMust
  • Stay Indoor
    Stay IndoorMust

Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

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Air Quality FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current PM2.5 level in Tongchuan?

The current real-time PM2.5 level in Tongchuan is 44 µg/m³ (Moderate). This was last updated 20 May 2025, 10:54pm (Local Time).

When was the best PM2.5 level in Tongchuan in the last 24 hours?

The best PM2.5 level was 35 µg/m³ (Moderate) at 5:09 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst PM2.5 level in Tongchuan in the last 24 hours?

The worst PM2.5 level was 50 µg/m³ (Moderate) at 6:24 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of PM2.5 levels in Tongchuan during last 24 hours?

The PM2.5 levels in Tongchuan have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 50 µg/m³ at 6:24 AM (Local Time), lowest 35 µg/m³ at 5:09 PM (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current PM2.5 level in Tongchuan?

Current PM2.5 levels are acceptable; however, some pollutants may be a concern for a small number of sensitive individuals.