Worst air pollution Sabae, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Sabae is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 56.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sabae is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 58.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Sabae's air quality reflects the Fukui Prefecture Sea of Japan coastal plain position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the spectacles manufacturing — Sabae producing over 90% of Japan's eyeglass frames alongside Fukui — and textile corridor contributing distinctive optical lens and acetate VOC emissions. Consistent Sea of Japan maritime breezes provide ventilation, while the eyeglass manufacturing's unique chemical emission profile represents Sabae's most locally distinctive industrial air quality characteristic throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
56.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
56.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
58.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
58.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sabae right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sabae is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 56.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 56.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sabae?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sabae will be worse than today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 20.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 58.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sabae?
Air quality in Sabae tends to be worse when traffic on the surrounding roads, heavy industrial and chemical processing, and manufacturing activity build up and dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Sabae 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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