Worst air pollution Munakata, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Munakata is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 63.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Munakata is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 53.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Munakata's air quality reflects the Fukuoka Prefecture Genkai Sea coastal position, with consistent East China Sea maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation adjacent to the UNESCO Okinoshima sacred island. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the fishing, agricultural, and residential corridor contribute modest local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure and the sacred Munakata Taisha heritage setting generally maintain Munakata among Fukuoka Prefecture's more moderately ventilated coastal communities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
63.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
63.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
53.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
53.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Munakata right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Munakata is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 63.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 63.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Munakata?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Munakata will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 53.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 53.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Munakata?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Munakata are road traffic, crop farming, along with harbour and shipping traffic, particularly once onshore breezes fall calm. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Munakata 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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