Worst air pollution Kyōtango, today and tomorrow

Today (10 August): Air quality in Kyōtango is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 29.4/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Kyōtango is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Kyōtango's air quality benefits from its exceptional Kyoto Prefecture Sea of Japan coastal position on the Tango Peninsula, with consistent Sea of Japan maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation along this scenic Japanese Kyoto seacoast. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the crab, silk weaving, and tourism corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding Sea of Japan coastal exposure and the mountainous peninsula topography generally maintain Kyōtango at good to moderate conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

29.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

29.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.4/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kyōtango right now?

On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Kyōtango is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 29.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kyōtango?

On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kyōtango will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Kyōtango?

Pollution in Kyōtango typically rises when road traffic together with seasonal tourism traffic combine, especially once maritime winds die down. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.

Are air quality levels in Kyōtango 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.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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