Worst air pollution Kamakurayama, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Kamakurayama is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM1: 33.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kamakurayama is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 25.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Kamakurayama in Kanagawa reflects the historic Kamakura coastal hillside position on Sagami Bay, with consistent Pacific and Sagami Bay maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation around this UNESCO candidate Buddhist heritage site. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the concentrated tourism operations contribute modest seasonal local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure and the dramatic hillside topography generally maintain Kamakura among Kanagawa's more pleasantly ventilated historic coastal environments throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

33.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

29.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

21.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

33.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

25.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

25.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

12.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kamakurayama right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kamakurayama is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM1: 33.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kamakurayama?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kamakurayama will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 25.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 25.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Kamakurayama?

The biggest local contributors to pollution in Kamakurayama are traffic emissions as well as seasonal tourism traffic, particularly once onshore breezes fall calm. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.

Are air quality levels in Kamakurayama 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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