Worst air pollution Ayase, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ayase is fair. PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 52.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ayase is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 decreases to good; SO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 34.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ayase's air quality reflects the Kanagawa Prefecture flat Sagami River plain position adjacent to the JGSDF Sagami General Depot, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the military logistics and manufacturing character contributing elevated NOₓ alongside primary vehicle sources. The flat Kanto Plain allows reasonable dispersal, while the broader Tokyo-Yokohama metropolitan regional emissions elevate background and Ayase generally maintains moderate Kanagawa suburban corridor readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Medium

52.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

24.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

30.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

52.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

18.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

11.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

30.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Fair

34.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

34.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

29.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

31.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ayase right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ayase is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 30.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 52.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ayase?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ayase will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 34.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ayase?

Ayase usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions, aircraft operations at the local air base, along with manufacturing activity coincide with periods when winds are light and dispersion is poor. Local weather patterns add further variation on top of these sources. Background emissions and local weather both play a role in day-to-day changes.

Are air quality levels in Ayase 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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