Worst air pollution Akita, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Akita is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 38.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Akita is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 50.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Akita's air quality benefits from its exceptional Sea of Japan and Akita Bay coastal position, with consistent Sea of Japan maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the petroleum, food processing, and services corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure and the Ou Mountains rising inland create dramatic topographic variation and Akita generally maintains good to moderate conditions for a major Japanese Sea of Japan coastal city throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
38.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
50.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
50.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Akita right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Akita is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.2/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 38.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Akita?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Akita will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 50.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 50.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Akita?
Air quality in Akita tends to be worse when road traffic as well as textile and manufacturing operations build up and onshore breezes fall calm. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Akita based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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