Worst air pollution Kakamigahara, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kakamigahara is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; NO2 and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 66.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kakamigahara is poor. NO2 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 74.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.
Kakamigahara's air quality reflects the Gifu Prefecture Kiso River plain position adjacent to Nagoya, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Kakamigahara Air Base aviation operations and the aerospace manufacturing corridor generating elevated NOₓ alongside primary vehicle sources. The flat Nobi Plain allows reasonable dispersal, while the aviation and aerospace manufacturing represent the most distinctive local emission sources and summer photochemical ozone from the Chukyo corridor is the primary warm-season concern.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
66.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
66.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
74.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
74.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kakamigahara right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kakamigahara is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 66.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kakamigahara?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kakamigahara will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 74.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 74.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kakamigahara?
Kakamigahara usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic, aircraft operations at the local air base, as well as petrochemical and refining operations coincide with periods when warm, sunny weather takes hold. Photochemical reactions in the heat push ozone levels higher. Readings are generally lower during the cooler, cloudier months.
Are air quality levels in Kakamigahara 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.
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app