Worst air pollution Kanoya, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Kanoya is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 28.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kanoya is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 32.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Kanoya's air quality benefits from its exceptional Kagoshima Prefecture Kinko Bay and Pacific Ocean coastal position in southern Kyushu, with consistent Pacific maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the rapeseed, agricultural, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya air base operations contribute local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains Kanoya at moderate to good conditions for a major Japanese southern Kyushu coastal agricultural city throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Fair

28.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

32.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kanoya right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kanoya is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 28.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kanoya?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kanoya will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 32.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Kanoya?

In Kanoya, vehicle traffic, aircraft operations at the local air base, together with agricultural burning are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when the sea breeze weakens. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.

Are air quality levels in Kanoya 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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