Worst air pollution Kazo, today and tomorrow
Today (21 September): Air quality in Kazo is fair. AQI, NO2, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM1: 32.6/100).
Tomorrow (22 September 2026): Air quality in Kazo is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; PM2.5 increases to moderate; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 increases to moderate; SO2 increases to fair; PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM1: 59.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kazo's air quality reflects the flat Saitama northern Arakawa River plain position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, logistics, and residential character contributing local sources. The flat Kanto Plain allows reasonable dispersal, while summer photochemical ozone from the broader Kanto corridor and the Foehn-like Karakkaze winds create distinctive local meteorological dynamics and Kazo generally maintains moderate Japanese inland Kanto plain suburban readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
32.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
8.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.7/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
32.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Moderate
59.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
30.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
49.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
25.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
59.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kazo right now?
On 21 September 2026, overall air quality in Kazo is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM1: 32.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kazo?
On 22 September 2026, air quality conditions in Kazo will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 59.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM1: 59.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kazo?
Pollution in Kazo typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads, heavy industrial and chemical processing, along with light manufacturing combine, especially once warm, sunny weather takes hold. Strong sunlight reacting with local emissions drives up ground-level ozone. Readings are generally lower during the cooler, cloudier months.
Are air quality levels in Kazo 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 22 September 2026 at 02:59 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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