Worst air pollution Nōgata, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Nōgata is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 57.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nōgata is poor. AQI worsens to poor; O3 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 65.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Nōgata's air quality reflects the Fukuoka Prefecture Onga River plain position in the historic Chikuho coalfield, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the coal mining legacy, manufacturing, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Ariake Sea and Genkai Sea maritime breezes provide background ventilation, while the historic coal mining legacy and the regional Fukuoka background maintain moderate Fukuoka Prefecture inland industrial corridor readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Medium

57.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

11.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

57.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Poor

65.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

65.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

19.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Nōgata right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nōgata is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 57.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 57.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nōgata?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nōgata will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 65.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 65.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Nōgata?

In Nōgata, vehicle traffic, mining and quarrying operations, together with manufacturing and food processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.

Are air quality levels in Nōgata 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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