Worst air pollution Hanyū, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Hanyū is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 72.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Hanyū is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 42.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Hanyū's air quality reflects the flat Saitama northern Arakawa River plain position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, agricultural, and residential character contributing local sources. The flat Kanto Plain allows reasonable dispersal, while summer photochemical ozone from the broader Kanto corridor and the Karakkaze Foehn winds create local meteorological dynamics and Hanyū generally maintains moderate Japanese inland Kanto plain suburban readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Poor

72.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

21.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

32.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

72.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

26.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

26.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Medium

42.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

21.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

42.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

39.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

27.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Hanyū right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hanyū is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 72.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 72.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hanyū?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hanyū will be better than today, with SO2 forecast at fair at 39.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 42.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Hanyū?

The biggest local contributors to pollution in Hanyū are road traffic, steel, cement, and chemical production, together with textile and manufacturing operations, particularly once summer heat and strong sunlight build up. Heat and sunlight combine with emissions to form ozone at ground level. Readings are generally lower during the cooler, cloudier months.

Are air quality levels in Hanyū 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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