Worst air pollution Kaga, today and tomorrow

Today (10 August): Air quality in Kaga is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.5/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Kaga is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 30.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Kaga's air quality benefits from its exceptional Ishikawa Prefecture Kakudaike Lagoon and Sea of Japan coastal position, with consistent Sea of Japan maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the traditional Kutani porcelain, hot springs, and manufacturing corridor contribute distinctive ceramic kiln dust alongside primary vehicle sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure and the Kutani operations' distinctive kiln emissions represent Kaga's most culturally unique air quality characteristic throughout most of the year.

Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

31.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

30.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.1/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kaga right now?

On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Kaga is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kaga?

On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kaga will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 30.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Kaga?

Pollution in Kaga typically rises when road traffic as well as manufacturing activity combine, especially once windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.

Are air quality levels in Kaga 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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