Worst air pollution Amakusa, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Amakusa is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Amakusa is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 42.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Amakusa's air quality benefits from its exceptional Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa Islands East China Sea and Yatsushiro Sea dual-coastal position, with consistent East China Sea maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation around the famous Amakusa hidden Christian heritage islands. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the fishing, agriculture, and religious tourism corridor contribute modest local sources, while the outstanding island coastal exposure generally maintains Amakusa among Kumamoto Prefecture's more moderately ventilated island environments throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Fair

33.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Medium

42.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

42.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Amakusa right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Amakusa is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Amakusa?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Amakusa will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 42.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 42.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Amakusa?

Amakusa usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads, crop farming, as well as port and shipping activity coincide with periods when the sea breeze weakens. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.

Are air quality levels in Amakusa 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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