Worst air pollution Ōmihachiman, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ōmihachiman is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 56.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ōmihachiman is medium. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 45.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ōmihachiman's air quality benefits from its exceptional Shiga Prefecture Lake Biwa eastern shoreline position adjacent to the historic merchant town canals, with consistent Lake Biwa breezes providing reliable natural ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the traditional crafts, medical equipment manufacturing, and tourism corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding lake ventilation and the Nishino-ko reed bed wetland create distinctive natural filtration and Omihachiman generally maintains good to moderate conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
56.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
56.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
17.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
45.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
45.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ōmihachiman right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ōmihachiman is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 23.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 56.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ōmihachiman?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ōmihachiman will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 45.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 45.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ōmihachiman?
Air quality in Ōmihachiman tends to be worse when vehicle traffic, light manufacturing, along with seasonal tourism traffic build up and winds are light and dispersion is poor. Local weather patterns add further variation on top of these sources. Local weather patterns add further day-to-day variation.
Are air quality levels in Ōmihachiman 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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