Worst air pollution Kawachinagano, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Kawachinagano 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 Kawachinagano 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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Kawachinagano's air quality reflects the Osaka metropolitan area's southeastern Kondo River valley position at the Kongo Mountain base, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, residential, and river tourism corridor contributing local sources. The Kongo Mountain creates significant topographic enclosure to the east, while Osaka Bay breezes provide limited maritime ventilation and Kawachinagano generally maintains moderate to good Osaka southeastern suburban 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

18.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

23.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Very poor

84.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

17.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

22.6/100

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

22.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

24.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Very poor

100/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

31.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

12.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

27.2/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kawachinagano right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kawachinagano 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 Kawachinagano?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kawachinagano 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 Kawachinagano?

Kawachinagano usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions, manufacturing activity, together with tourism-related traffic coincide with periods when 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 Kawachinagano 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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