Worst air pollution Kitakami, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kitakami is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 37.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kitakami is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 21.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kitakami's air quality reflects the Iwate Prefecture Kitakami River valley position at 120 metres in the Tohoku agricultural corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the semiconductor, food processing, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. Pacific coastal and Ou Mountain breezes provide background ventilation, while the Kitakami highland topography creates variation and Kitakami generally maintains moderate to good conditions for a major Japanese Tohoku industrial agricultural corridor city throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
37.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
21.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kitakami right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kitakami is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 37.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kitakami?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kitakami will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 21.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kitakami?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Kitakami are road traffic, light manufacturing, together with farming and agricultural processing, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Kitakami 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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