Worst air pollution Izumiōtsu, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Izumiōtsu is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 76.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Izumiōtsu is very poor. AQI worsens to very poor; O3 increases to very poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 97.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Izumiōtsu's air quality reflects the Osaka Prefecture southern Osaka Bay coastal position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the textile, manufacturing, and port corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Osaka Bay maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the broader Kinki metropolitan regional background and summer photochemical ozone maintain moderate Osaka southern coastal corridor readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Poor

76.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

24.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

76.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

9.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

14.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

26.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Very poor

97.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

30.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

22.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Very poor

97.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

17.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

14.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

37.7/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Izumiōtsu right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Izumiōtsu is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 76.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 76.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Izumiōtsu?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Izumiōtsu will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 97.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 97.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Izumiōtsu?

Pollution in Izumiōtsu typically rises when traffic emissions, petrochemical and refining operations, together with manufacturing and food processing combine, especially once warm, sunny weather takes hold. Heat and sunlight combine with emissions to form ozone at ground level. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.

Are air quality levels in Izumiōtsu 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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