Worst air pollution Iwaki, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Iwaki is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 52.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Iwaki is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 19.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Iwaki's air quality reflects the Fukushima Prefecture Pacific Ocean coastal position in Hamadori, with consistent Pacific maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the coal, chemical, and manufacturing corridor contribute local sources, while the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster's environmental legacy adds unique radiological context to the broader local environmental awareness and Iwaki generally maintains moderate Fukushima coastal corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
52.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
52.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Good
19.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Iwaki right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Iwaki is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 52.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 52.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Iwaki?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Iwaki will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 19.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Iwaki?
Air quality in Iwaki tends to be worse when traffic emissions, heavy industrial and chemical processing, and manufacturing activity build up and maritime winds die down. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources.
Are air quality levels in Iwaki 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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