Worst air pollution Asahi, today and tomorrow

Today (10 August): Air quality in Asahi is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 20.2/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Asahi is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 35.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Asahi in Chiba reflects the flat Chiba Prefecture Kujukuri coastal plain position on the Pacific, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the agricultural, fishing, and services corridor contributing modest local sources. Consistent Pacific maritime breezes provide reliable coastal ventilation, while the outstanding Kujukuri beach coastal exposure generally maintains Asahi among Chiba's more moderately ventilated coastal agricultural cities throughout most of the year.

Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

20.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

35.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

11.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Asahi right now?

On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Asahi is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 20.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 20.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Asahi?

On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Asahi will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 35.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Asahi?

The biggest local contributors to pollution in Asahi are vehicle traffic, farming and agricultural processing, as well as fishing fleet activity, particularly once the sea breeze weakens. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.

Are air quality levels in Asahi 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.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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