Worst air pollution Ichikawa, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ichikawa is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ichikawa is fair. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 32.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ichikawa's air quality reflects the flat Chiba Prefecture Edogawa River corridor adjacent to Tokyo, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the dense urban residential and commercial character contributing elevated NOₓ. The flat Kanto Plain allows reasonable dispersal, while the broader Tokyo metropolitan regional emissions elevate background and summer photochemical ozone from the vast Kanto corridor is the primary warm-season concern and Ichikawa generally maintains moderate Tokyo eastern residential corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
28.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Fair
32.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ichikawa right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ichikawa is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.9/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ichikawa?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ichikawa will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 32.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ichikawa?
Pollution in Ichikawa typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads as well as heavy industrial and chemical processing combine, especially once warm, sunny weather takes hold. Strong sunlight reacting with local emissions drives up ground-level ozone. This is far less of an issue outside the warmer months.
Are air quality levels in Ichikawa 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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