Worst air pollution Kurihara, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kurihara is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 44.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kurihara is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 16.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kurihara's air quality reflects the Miyagi Prefecture Hasama River valley position in the Tohoku agricultural corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the rice farming, food processing, and services corridor contributing local sources. Pacific coastal breezes and the surrounding Ou Mountains provide background ventilation, while winter valley inversions create seasonal challenges and Kurihara generally maintains moderate to good conditions for a major Japanese Tohoku agricultural valley city.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Medium
44.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
44.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
16.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kurihara right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kurihara is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 44.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 44.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kurihara?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kurihara will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 16.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kurihara?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Kurihara are road traffic, light manufacturing, and farming and agricultural processing, particularly once calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Kurihara 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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