Worst air pollution Shibata, today and tomorrow
Today (21 September): Air quality in Shibata is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 13.0/100).
Tomorrow (22 September 2026): Air quality in Shibata is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 25.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Shibata's air quality reflects the flat Niigata Prefecture Shiotsuse River coastal plain position on the Sea of Japan, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the sake brewing, food processing, and manufacturing corridor contributing distinctive fermentation organic aerosols alongside primary vehicle sources. Consistent Sea of Japan maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the sake brewing's distinctive yeast emissions represent Shibata's most locally unique air quality characteristic and the outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains good to moderate conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Good
13.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
25.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Shibata right now?
On 21 September 2026, overall air quality in Shibata is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 13.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 13.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Shibata?
On 22 September 2026, air quality conditions in Shibata will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 25.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 25.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Shibata?
Air quality in Shibata tends to be worse when traffic emissions as well as manufacturing activity build up and the sea breeze weakens. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Shibata 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 22 September 2026 at 02:59 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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