Worst air pollution Mutsu, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Mutsu is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 30.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mutsu is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 26.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Mutsu's air quality benefits from its exceptional Aomori Prefecture Ominato Bay and Tsugaru Strait coastal position, with consistent Pacific and Sea of Japan maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the JMSDF Ominato base naval operations, fishing, and nuclear fuel cycle facility corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure and the Shimokita Peninsula's pristine wilderness setting generally maintain Mutsu at moderate to good conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Fair
30.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
26.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mutsu right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mutsu is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.2/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 30.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mutsu?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mutsu will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 26.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mutsu?
Mutsu usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic as well as port and shipping activity coincide with periods when maritime winds die down. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Mutsu 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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