Lao Cai
2 monitoring stations · readings from 88 to 90
Average AQI
Air quality in Lao Cai
Air quality in Lao Cai is currently 89 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Lao Cai right now.
We aggregate 2 stations across Lao Cai. Individual stations range from 88 at the cleanest to 90 at the worst, so conditions vary across Lao Cai — the local figure matters more than the average.
Lao Cai breaks down into 1 cities you can open individually.
Readings refresh hourly from the official monitoring networks we track. Conditions can change quickly, so check back before planning time outdoors.
What to do at moderate levels
Outdoor activity
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner.
Sensitive groups
Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
Indoor air
Ventilating is still worthwhile. Consider closing up during traffic peaks if you live on a busy road.
Cities in Lao Cai
About Lao Cai
Coordinates
22.309, 104.127
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
2
Reporting in this area
Spread
88 – 90
Cleanest to worst station reading
Lao Cai air quality, answered
Lao Cai is currently reading an AQI of 89, which is Moderate. It is the average across 2 reporting stations.
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner. Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
89 sits in the Moderate band of the air quality index. The index runs from 0 to 500, and the lower the number the cleaner the air.
We currently aggregate 2 stations in Lao Cai, reading between 88 and 90.
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this region, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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