Worst air pollution Kuwana, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kuwana is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM1 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 66.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kuwana is poor. PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 74.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kuwana's air quality reflects the Mie Prefecture Ise Bay coastal position at the Kiso River delta, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the chemical, clam fishing, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Ise Bay maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while summer photochemical ozone from the broader Chukyo metropolitan corridor is the primary warm-season concern and Kuwana generally maintains moderate Japanese Ise Bay coastal plain readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
66.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
66.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
74.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
74.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kuwana right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kuwana is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 66.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kuwana?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kuwana will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 74.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 74.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kuwana?
Kuwana usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic, petrochemical and refining operations, and manufacturing and food processing coincide with periods when warm, sunny weather takes hold. Heat and sunlight combine with emissions to form ozone at ground level. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Kuwana 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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