Worst air pollution Ōdate, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ōdate is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 42.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ōdate is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 42.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ōdate's air quality reflects the Akita Prefecture Yoneshiro River valley's partial enclosure between the Ōu and Shirakami mountains, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Akita dog heritage, timber, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. Winter valley inversions create seasonal challenges, while Sea of Japan maritime breezes provide background ventilation and Ōdate generally maintains moderate to good conditions for a major Japanese Tohoku mountain valley city.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
42.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
42.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
42.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
42.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ōdate right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ōdate is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 34.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 42.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ōdate?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ōdate will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 30.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 42.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ōdate?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Ōdate are road traffic together with manufacturing activity, particularly once the surrounding valley traps air close to the ground. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Ōdate 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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