Outdoor exercise
Is it safe to run in Shanghai today?
Live AQI and the best running window for Shanghai based on Open-Meteo hourly forecasts.
Running today
Yes — generally safe for outdoor running
Current conditions are good for outdoor running, including longer or higher-intensity sessions. Sensitive groups — young children, older adults, and people with asthma or heart conditions — can generally exercise outdoors as normal, but it is still worth checking the hourly forecast below in case conditions shift later in the day.
Current AQI in Shanghai
52
Fair
Updated 1 Sept 2026, 05:00
Best window to run (next 12h)
11:00 – 12:00 · lowest ~45 AQI
Hourly AQI (next 12 hours)
Now
55
09:00
52
10:00
46
11:00
45
12:00
45
13:00
52
14:00
66
15:00
64
16:00
56
17:00
54
18:00
53
19:00
52
What affects air quality for runners in Shanghai
Shanghai combines dense urban traffic, major port operations, and heavy regional economic activity, creating complex pollution dynamics. Nitrogen dioxide peaks are common near transport corridors, while particulate levels reflect both city emissions and broader Yangtze Delta influence. Humid conditions can modify particle chemistry and affect perceived haze intensity.