Worst air pollution Nihonmatsu, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Nihonmatsu is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 51.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nihonmatsu is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Nihonmatsu's air quality reflects the Fukushima Prefecture Abukuma River valley position at 280 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the chrysanthemum festival, lantern festival, manufacturing, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. Pacific coastal breezes provide background ventilation, while the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster's radiological legacy adds unique environmental context and Nihonmatsu generally maintains moderate Fukushima central corridor readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Medium

51.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

10.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

51.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

8.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

14.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

19.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

31.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

17.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.2/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Nihonmatsu right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nihonmatsu is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 51.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 51.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nihonmatsu?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nihonmatsu will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Nihonmatsu?

Air quality in Nihonmatsu tends to be worse when traffic emissions, manufacturing and food processing, and agricultural activity 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 Nihonmatsu 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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