Worst air pollution Mizusawa, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Mizusawa is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 37.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mizusawa is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 21.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Mizusawa in Iwate reflects the Iwate Prefecture Kitakami River valley position in the Oshu metropolitan area, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, agricultural, and services corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Pacific coastal and Ou Mountain breezes provide background ventilation, while the Kitakami highland topography provides variation and the area generally maintains moderate to good conditions for a major Japanese Tohoku corridor city throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

37.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

15.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Fair

21.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

21.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

15.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.2/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Mizusawa right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mizusawa is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 37.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mizusawa?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mizusawa will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 21.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Mizusawa?

Air quality in Mizusawa tends to be worse when traffic emissions, light manufacturing, and agricultural burning build up and the sea breeze weakens. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.

Are air quality levels in Mizusawa 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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