Worst air pollution Kure, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kure is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; NO2 and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 61.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kure is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 68.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kure's air quality reflects the Hiroshima Prefecture Geiyo Islands Sea coastal position in the Seto Inland Sea, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force shipyard and manufacturing corridor generating elevated maritime and industrial emissions. Consistent Seto Inland Sea maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the naval shipyard's maritime industrial character represents Kure's most distinctive local emission source and the outstanding Seto Inland Sea exposure generally maintains moderate readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
61.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Poor
68.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
68.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kure right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kure is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 61.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 61.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kure?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kure will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 68.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 68.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kure?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Kure are road traffic, manufacturing and food processing, along with fishing fleet activity, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Kure 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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