Worst air pollution Chita, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Chita is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; NO2 and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 66.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Chita is poor. NO2 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 74.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Chita's air quality reflects the Aichi Prefecture Chita Peninsula Kinuura Bay coastal position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Idemitsu oil refinery and petrochemical corridor generating elevated industrial SO₂ alongside vehicle sources. Consistent Ise Bay and Kinuura Bay maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the refinery's industrial scale represents Chita's most distinctive local air quality contribution and the coastal position generally maintains moderate to elevated Aichi Peninsula industrial coastal readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
66.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
66.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
74.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
74.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Chita right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Chita is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 66.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Chita?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Chita will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 74.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 74.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Chita?
In Chita, road traffic together with heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Chita 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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