Worst air pollution Kaizuka, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kaizuka 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 Kaizuka 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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Kaizuka's air quality reflects the Osaka Prefecture southern Osaka Bay coastal position adjacent to the Wakayama border, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, residential, and agricultural 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
20.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
76.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.0/100
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
30.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
97.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
37.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kaizuka right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kaizuka 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 Kaizuka?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kaizuka 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 Kaizuka?
Kaizuka usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, and textile and manufacturing operations coincide with periods when summer heat and strong sunlight build up. Strong sunlight reacting with local emissions drives up ground-level ozone. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Kaizuka 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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