Worst air pollution Kitahiroshima, today and tomorrow

Today (10 August): Air quality in Kitahiroshima is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.0/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Kitahiroshima is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 34.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Kitahiroshima's air quality reflects the Hokkaido central Ishikari River plain position adjacent to Sapporo and the new Hokkaido Ballpark F Village, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the stadium complex, residential, and manufacturing character contributing elevated event-day NOₓ alongside regular vehicle sources. The clean Hokkaido boreal setting generally maintains good conditions, while the stadium's periodic concentrated event traffic represents the most distinctive local emission source throughout most of the year.

Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

33.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

32.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

16.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Fair

34.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

34.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

21.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

21.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kitahiroshima right now?

On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Kitahiroshima is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kitahiroshima?

On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kitahiroshima will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 34.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Kitahiroshima?

In Kitahiroshima, vehicle traffic as well as manufacturing activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when winds are light and dispersion is poor. Background emissions and local weather both shape how conditions change from day to day. Background emissions and local weather both play a role in day-to-day changes.

Are air quality levels in Kitahiroshima 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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