Worst air pollution Asahikawa, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Asahikawa is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 21.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Asahikawa is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 26.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Asahikawa's air quality benefits from its exceptional Hokkaido central Ishikari River plain position, with consistent Sea of Japan and Pacific maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the food processing, furniture, and services corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding Hokkaido boreal forest setting and the clean northern Japanese climate generally maintain Asahikawa among Japan's cleaner major inland city environments and wood-burning stoves during the extreme Hokkaido winters add seasonal PM2.5 throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Fair
21.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
26.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Asahikawa right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Asahikawa is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 21.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Asahikawa?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Asahikawa will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 26.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Asahikawa?
In Asahikawa, traffic on the surrounding roads, manufacturing and food processing, and charcoal and wood-burning are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when the sea breeze weakens. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Asahikawa 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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