Worst air pollution Hiratsuka, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Hiratsuka is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM1 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 66.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Hiratsuka is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 35.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kakogawachō-honmachi's air quality reflects the Hyogo Prefecture Kakogawa River delta position on the Harima Sea, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Kobe Steel Kakogawa Works — one of Japan's major steel operations — generating elevated industrial PM2.5 alongside vehicle sources. Consistent Seto Inland Sea maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the steel complex's industrial scale represents the most distinctive local emission source and Kakogawa generally maintains moderate to elevated Hyogo Prefecture industrial coastal readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Poor
66.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
66.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
35.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Hiratsuka right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hiratsuka is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 66.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hiratsuka?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hiratsuka will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 35.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Hiratsuka?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Hiratsuka are traffic emissions and petrochemical and refining operations, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Hiratsuka 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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