Worst air pollution Kasama, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kasama is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 58.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kasama is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 20.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kasama's air quality reflects the flat Ibaraki Prefecture Kasama Hills position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Kasama ware ceramics — one of Japan's three major pottery traditions — and agricultural corridor contributing distinctive kiln dust PM10 alongside primary vehicle sources. The surrounding Kasama Hills provide topographic variation, while the ceramic kiln operations' distinctive clay and wood fire emissions represent Kasama's most culturally unique local air quality contribution throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
58.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
58.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
20.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kasama right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kasama is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 58.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 58.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kasama?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kasama will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 20.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kasama?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Kasama are traffic on the surrounding roads, textile and manufacturing operations, and agricultural activity, particularly once windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. These episodes tend to cluster in spring and autumn.
Are air quality levels in Kasama 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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