Today, Nov. 9: Beijing sunny, high of 12°C; heavy air pollution in the first half of the night

Beijing sunny, air quality good in the afternoon and heavily polluted in the first half of the night

Beijing is forecast to be sunny today, Monday, Nov. 9, with a 10% chance of rain. With the high-pressure system barely moving, clear skies are expected from before noon until dusk.

The high in Beijing is forecast to reach 12°C, similar to yesterday, with a temperature of 4°C in the first half of the night. Long sleeves, a sweater and another jacket should be suitable; wear a substantial jacket when going out in the first half of the night.

Air quality in Beijing is forecast to be lightly polluted at noon, good in the afternoon, moderately polluted at dusk and heavily polluted in the first half of the night. Those planning to spend a long time outdoors can take the difference between the afternoon and the first half of the night into account.

Shanghai cloudy with sunny intervals, 90% chance of rain in the morning

Shanghai is forecast to be cloudy with sunny intervals today, with a 30% chance of rain. The morning is expected to be cloudy, with a 90% chance of rain. Cloudy conditions are forecast from morning through afternoon, with a 40% chance of rain; the evening is expected to be sunny, also with a 40% chance of rain. The chance of rain is highest in the morning. Those going out from morning to dusk can pack a folding umbrella for easy access.

Shanghai is forecast to be clear in the first half of the night, with a 10% chance of rain. The high is expected to reach 16°C, similar to yesterday, with a temperature of 11°C in the first half of the night. Dressing in layers and taking a jacket makes it easy to add or remove clothing as temperatures change.

Chengdu partly cloudy, light air pollution in the morning and first half of the night

Guangzhou is forecast to be sunny today, with a 10% chance of rain. The morning is expected to be cloudy, with sunny conditions forecast from morning through afternoon. The high is expected to reach 24°C, similar to yesterday, with a temperature of 18°C in the first half of the night. Long sleeves should be suitable in Guangzhou.

Chengdu is forecast to be partly cloudy today, with a 20% chance of rain. The morning is expected to be cloudy, while sunny conditions are forecast for the morning and afternoon. The high is expected to reach 17°C, similar to yesterday, with a temperature of 12°C in the first half of the night. Those heading out can take a jacket.

Air quality in Chengdu is forecast to be moderately polluted today and lightly polluted in the morning and the first half of the night.