Worst air pollution Kagoshima, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kagoshima is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 28.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kagoshima is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 33.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kagoshima's air quality reflects Kyushu's southern Kagoshima Bay coastal position adjacent to the extraordinarily active Sakurajima volcano, with the volcano's persistent ash fall and SO₂ emissions representing one of Japan's most distinctive and unavoidable local air quality sources. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the tourism and services corridor contribute modest secondary sources, while the volcanic activity's extraordinary frequency makes Kagoshima Japan's most distinctively volcanically-influenced major urban environment throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
28.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
33.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kagoshima right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kagoshima is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 28.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kagoshima?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kagoshima will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 33.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kagoshima?
In Kagoshima, traffic emissions along with tourism-related traffic are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when the sea breeze weakens. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Kagoshima 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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