Correlation Study of Meteorological Parameters and Criteria Air Pollutants in Jiangsu Province, China

Air pollution is a global issue and meteorological factors play an important role in its transportation and regional concentration. The current research is aimed to analyse the variations in meteorological parameters in a seasonal and geographical location context in the Jiangsu province of China, and its correlation with the six criteria air pollutants, and air quality index (AQI). The present analysis will supplement the limited understanding on the relation between the regions prevalent climatic conditions and atmospheric pollution. The meteorological data analysis showed Suzhou city located in the southern region of the Jiangsu province with high average temperature, relative humidity, and rainfall. Maximum values of temperature, UV index, sunshine, relative humidity, and rainfall occurred during summer, while air pressure in winter. High values of all meteorological parameters occurred in the northern and southern region of the province. The data correlation study revealed AQI to have negative correlation with most meteorological parameters, and positive correlation with air pressure in all cities.