Worst air pollution Kukichūō, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kukichūō is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 72.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kukichūō is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 41.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kukichūō in Saitama reflects the flat Saitama Shōnan River plain position north of Tokyo, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, logistics, and residential character contributing local sources. The flat Kanto Plain allows reasonable dispersal, while the broader Tokyo metropolitan regional emissions elevate background and summer photochemical ozone is the primary warm-season concern and the area generally maintains moderate Tokyo northern Saitama suburban readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
72.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
72.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
25.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Medium
41.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
38.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kukichūō right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kukichūō is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 72.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 72.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kukichūō?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kukichūō will be better than today, with SO2 forecast at fair at 38.0/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 41.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kukichūō?
Pollution in Kukichūō typically rises when vehicle traffic, heavy industrial and chemical processing, together with textile and manufacturing operations combine, especially once warm, sunny weather takes hold. Photochemical reactions in the heat push ozone levels higher. Cooler temperatures for the rest of the year keep this in check.
Are air quality levels in Kukichūō 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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