Worst air pollution Nakatsu, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Nakatsu is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 58.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nakatsu is poor. AQI worsens to poor; O3 increases to poor; HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 61.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Nakatsu's air quality benefits from its exceptional Fukuoka Prefecture Suo Sea and Suo Nada coastal position, with consistent Suo Sea maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, karaage chicken — Nakatsu being Japan's karaage capital — and food processing corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains Nakatsu among Fukuoka Prefecture's more moderately ventilated coastal cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
58.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
58.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
61.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nakatsu right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nakatsu is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 21.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 58.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nakatsu?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nakatsu will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 61.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nakatsu?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Nakatsu are traffic on the surrounding roads along with manufacturing activity, particularly once onshore breezes fall calm. 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 Nakatsu 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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