Beijing faces heavy air pollution today; Guangzhou high of 34°C

Heavy air pollution in Beijing; temperatures 14–23°C

Beijing’s daily air quality forecast calls for heavy pollution, with the same level forecast at 6 a.m., 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Skies will be overcast with occasional sunny spells. Temperatures will range from a low of 14°C to a high of 23°C.

At 6 a.m., the temperature will be 14°C under overcast skies, with a 10% chance of precipitation. At 9 a.m., the temperature will be 18°C, with a 40% chance of precipitation. At noon, the temperature will be 21°C. The daily forecast gives a 30% chance of precipitation, with 0 mm expected. At 3 p.m., the temperature will be 23°C under overcast skies; at 9 p.m., it will be 18°C and sunny. The lifestyle indices rate outdoor activity and driving as excellent and heatstroke risk as low; long sleeves are recommended.

Chengdu to turn sunny after an overcast start; Shanghai high of 26°C

Chengdu is forecast to turn sunny after an overcast start today, with a low of 18°C, a high of 25°C and a 30% chance of precipitation. At 6 a.m., skies will be overcast, with a 40% chance of precipitation. At 9 a.m., the temperature will be 20°C. At noon, skies will be sunny; at 3 p.m., the temperature will be 25°C; and at 9 p.m., it will be 21°C and sunny.

Chengdu’s daily air quality forecast calls for moderate pollution; the forecast is moderate at 6 a.m. and good at 3 p.m. Shanghai is forecast to be sunny today, with a low of 18°C, a high of 26°C and a 10% chance of precipitation. Air quality in Shanghai is forecast to be good at 6 a.m.; at noon, the temperature will be 25°C and skies will be sunny; air quality is forecast to be lightly polluted at 6 p.m.

Sunny and hot in Guangzhou; outdoor activity index poor

Guangzhou is forecast to be sunny today, with a low of 26°C, a high of 34°C and a 10% chance of precipitation. At 6 a.m., the temperature will be 25°C with partly cloudy skies. At 9 a.m., the temperature will be 29°C; at noon, it will be 33°C, with sunny skies at both times. At 3 p.m., the temperature will be 34°C and sunny; at 6 p.m., it will be 32°C and sunny; and at 9 p.m., the temperature will be 30°C with clear skies.

Guangzhou’s daily air quality forecast calls for heavy pollution, with moderate pollution at 6 a.m., good air quality at noon and heavy pollution at 9 p.m. The outdoor activity index is rated poor, and the heatstroke index (WBGT) is at the caution level. Short sleeves are recommended.