Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.
Detailed Pollutant Concentrations
Fine particulate matterPM2.5
11μg/m³
Moving average14.7
Suspended particlesPM10
29μg/m³
Moving average29
OzoneO3
55ppb
8-hour average56
Carbon monoxideCO
0.24ppm
8-hour average0.2
Sulfur dioxideSO2
0.8ppb
Moving average1
Nitrogen dioxideNO2
3ppb
NOx4.9
Wind fieldWIND
2.7m/s
Direction7°
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Understanding AQI levels, PM2.5 health impacts, and outdoor safety guidelines
Air quality FAQ
The Zhongming air quality station is located in Taichung City (Coordinates: 24.151958°N, 120.64109°E), providing hourly atmospheric pollutant readings.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an indicator defined by Taiwan's Ministry of Environment (MOENV). It integrates multiple air pollutants including PM2.5, PM10, Ozone (O3), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) into a single 0-500 scale to communicate air cleanliness and associated health effects.
PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. Due to their minute size, they can penetrate deep into human lungs and enter the bloodstream, aggravating asthma, bronchitis, and increasing risks of cardiovascular disease and long-term lung conditions.
The 8-hour ozone reading is the average ozone concentration measured over the most recent continuous eight-hour period. It reflects sustained exposure rather than a single hourly fluctuation and is an important basis for evaluating ozone-related AQI and health risks. It may therefore differ from the current one-hour O3 reading.
When AQI exceeds 100 (Orange level: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions should reduce prolonged outdoor physical exertion. If AQI exceeds 150 (Red level: Unhealthy), the general public is also advised to wear masks and minimize strenuous outdoor activities.
OpenViz synchronizes hourly with the official open data feed published by the Ministry of Environment. The platform automatically refreshes monitoring data every hour.
Air quality is influenced by localized emission sources (such as heavy traffic corridors, industrial parks, or construction sites), topographical microclimates (basin effects), and prevailing wind directions. Stations located along major roads or inland basins often exhibit higher pollutant concentrations than coastal or hillside stations.