Worst air pollution Sakata, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Sakata is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sakata is medium. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to good; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 41.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Sakata's air quality benefits from its exceptional Yamagata Prefecture Sea of Japan coastal position at the Mogami River delta, with consistent Sea of Japan maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the rice, sake, and port corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure and the Dewa Mountains rising inland create topographic variation and Sakata generally maintains good to moderate conditions for a major Japanese Sea of Japan coastal city throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
35.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
41.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sakata right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sakata is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sakata?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sakata will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 41.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 41.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sakata?
Pollution in Sakata typically rises when vehicle traffic as well as shipbuilding and port operations combine, especially once the sea breeze weakens. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Sakata 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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