Worst air pollution Nishio, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Nishio is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 38.1/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Nishio is poor. AQI worsens to poor; O3 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 61.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Nishio's air quality reflects the Aichi Prefecture Yahagi River delta coastal position on Mikawa Bay, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the automotive parts, matcha tea production — Nishio being Japan's matcha capital — and manufacturing corridor contributing distinctive tea processing organic aerosols alongside primary vehicle sources. Consistent Mikawa Bay maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the tea processing operations' distinctive organic emissions represent Nishio's most locally unique air quality characteristic throughout the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
38.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
61.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nishio right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Nishio is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 38.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nishio?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Nishio will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 61.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nishio?
In Nishio, vehicle traffic as well as manufacturing and food processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when the sea breeze weakens. 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 Nishio 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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