Worst air pollution Mukōchō, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Mukōchō is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; NO2 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mukōchō is very poor. AQI worsens to very poor; PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 increases to very poor; SO2 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 89.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Mukōchō in Kyoto reflects the Kyoto Prefecture urban corridor position adjacent to Kyoto city, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, residential, and commercial character contributing local sources. The broader Kinki metropolitan regional background and summer photochemical ozone are the primary air quality concerns, while the Kyoto Basin's partial mountain enclosure creates modest concentration under inversions and Mukōchō generally maintains moderate Kyoto metropolitan suburban readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
71.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
19.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Very poor
89.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
89.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
30.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mukōchō right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mukōchō is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 71.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mukōchō?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mukōchō will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 89.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 89.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mukōchō?
In Mukōchō, traffic emissions, steel, cement, and chemical production, as well as manufacturing activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when temperature inversions set in over the valley. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. Photochemical reactions in the heat push ozone levels higher.
Are air quality levels in Mukōchō 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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