Worst air pollution Ikeda, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Ikeda is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.5/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Ikeda is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 34.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ikeda in Hyogo reflects the Osaka metropolitan area's northern Itami River valley position adjacent to Osaka Itami Airport's northern approaches, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the aviation operations and residential character contributing elevated NOₓ alongside the aviation background. Osaka Bay breezes provide limited maritime ventilation, while the aviation proximity and the broader Kinki metropolitan regional background maintain moderate Osaka northern metropolitan suburban readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
37.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
34.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ikeda right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Ikeda is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ikeda?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Ikeda will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 34.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ikeda?
Pollution in Ikeda typically rises when traffic emissions as well as aircraft operations at the local air base combine, especially once maritime winds die down. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Ikeda 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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