Worst air pollution Kashiba, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kashiba is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; NO2 and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 84.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kashiba is very poor. PM2.5 increases to fair; SO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kashiba's air quality reflects the Nara Prefecture Katsuragi River valley position adjacent to the Osaka metropolitan fringe, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the footwear manufacturing — Kashiba being Japan's shoe manufacturing capital — and residential corridor contributing distinctive leather and rubber chemical emissions alongside primary vehicle sources. Osaka Bay breezes provide limited maritime ventilation, while the broader Kinki metropolitan regional background maintains moderate Nara Prefecture Osaka fringe corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Very poor
84.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
84.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
19.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
100/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
35.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kashiba right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kashiba is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 84.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 84.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kashiba?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kashiba will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kashiba?
Air quality in Kashiba tends to be worse when traffic emissions, steel, cement, and chemical production, as well as light manufacturing build up and onshore breezes fall calm. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Kashiba 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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