Worst air pollution Chūō-ku, today and tomorrow
Today (21 September): Air quality in Chūō-ku is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; PM1 is moderate; PM2.5, PM10, and SO2 are fair; O3, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (NO2: 81.8/100).
Tomorrow (22 September 2026): Air quality in Chūō-ku is very poor. PM2.5 increases to moderate; PM10 increases to moderate; PM1 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Chūō-ku in Tokyo reflects the central Tokyo metropolitan financial and commercial district adjacent to the Nihonbashi corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the extraordinary concentration of financial institutions, department stores, and commercial character contributing elevated NOₓ in the enclosed urban canyon. The Sumida River provides very limited ventilation, while the broader Tokyo metropolitan regional background maintains consistently elevated Tokyo central commercial district readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Very poor
81.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
36.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
28.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
81.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
11.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
24.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
48.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
42.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
100/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
37.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
65.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Chūō-ku right now?
On 21 September 2026, overall air quality in Chūō-ku is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 81.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (NO2: 81.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Chūō-ku?
On 22 September 2026, air quality conditions in Chūō-ku will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Chūō-ku?
In Chūō-ku, road traffic is the main local source, with conditions worsening when still air allows pollutants to build up. Day-to-day conditions here depend heavily on the weather. Background emissions and local weather both play a role in day-to-day changes.
Are air quality levels in Chūō-ku 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: 22 September 2026 at 02:59 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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