Worst air pollution Hatsukaichi, today and tomorrow

Today (10 August): Air quality in Hatsukaichi is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 28.4/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Hatsukaichi is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 34.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Hatsukaichi's air quality benefits from its exceptional Hiroshima Prefecture Hiroshima Bay and Miyajima Island coastal position, with consistent Seto Inland Sea maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation adjacent to the famous UNESCO Itsukushima shrine. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the woodworking, Miyajima tourism, and residential character contribute local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure and the iconic Miyajima torii gate setting create distinctive topographic variation and Hatsukaichi generally maintains good to moderate conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

28.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

11.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

15.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

34.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

10.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Hatsukaichi right now?

On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Hatsukaichi is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 28.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hatsukaichi?

On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Hatsukaichi will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 34.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Hatsukaichi?

Hatsukaichi usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads along with seasonal tourism traffic coincide with periods when the sea breeze weakens. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.

Are air quality levels in Hatsukaichi 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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