ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Spatiotemporal Distribution Characteristics
of PM2.5 Pollution and the Influential
Meteorological Factors in the Henan Province,
China, 2021
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College of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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Key Laboratory of Geospatial Technology for Middle and Lower Yellow River Regions, Henan University,
Ministry of Education, Kaifeng, 475004, China
Submission date: 2023-05-06
Final revision date: 2023-06-16
Acceptance date: 2023-06-23
Online publication date: 2023-08-07
Publication date: 2023-10-25
Corresponding author
Ling Yang
College of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2023;32(6):5211-5225
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This paper presents an analysis of the temporal and spatial variation of PM2.5 pollution in Henan
Province in 2021, based on monitoring and meteorological data. The findings indicate that areas
with high concentrations of PM2.5 are primarily distributed in the central and northern parts of
Henan Province, while areas with low values are primarily distributed in the southeast part of Henan
Province. In winter, PM2.5 concentrations are high in the southwest and east-central parts, and lower
in the southeast and northwest. The seasonal variation of PM2.5 concentration is low in summer and
high in spring and winter. The monthly average of PM2.5 concentration exhibits a U-shaped pattern,
with low values in the summer and higher values in the winter. The difference between workday and
weekend PM2.5 concentrations is minor, and the daily average presents a pulse-type fluctuation. Peak
PM2.5 concentrations occur in the morning in all seasons, while in winter the peak time is significantly
postponed compared to other seasons. The most polluted cities distributed in northeastern Henan
Province form a high-high agglomeration, and the cities located in northwestern Henan Province form
a low-low agglomeration.