Worst air pollution Matsuzaka, today and tomorrow

Today (10 August): Air quality in Matsuzaka is fair. NO2 and HCHO are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 43.7/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Matsuzaka is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; HCHO decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Matsuzaka's air quality reflects the Mie Prefecture Ise Bay coastal plain position famous for its Matsusaka beef, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the beef cattle operations — Matsusaka producing Japan's most prestigious wagyu — and manufacturing corridor contributing distinctive cattle ammonia and organic aerosols alongside primary vehicle sources. Consistent Ise Bay maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the exceptional wagyu operations' distinctive agricultural emissions represent Matsuzaka's most locally unique air quality characteristic throughout the year.

Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Medium

43.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

22.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

14.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

20.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

18.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

38.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

12.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Matsuzaka right now?

On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Matsuzaka is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 22.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 43.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Matsuzaka?

On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Matsuzaka will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Matsuzaka?

Air quality in Matsuzaka tends to be worse when traffic emissions, light manufacturing, and agricultural activity build up and maritime winds die down. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.

Are air quality levels in Matsuzaka 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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