Worst air pollution Shibuya, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Shibuya is fair. PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 52.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Shibuya is fair. NO2 decreases to medium; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 40.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Shibuya in Tokyo listed separately reflects the famous Shibuya district's central Tokyo commercial and entertainment character, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the extraordinary Shibuya Scramble Crossing's pedestrian and vehicle concentration generating sustained NO₂ in the dense urban canyon. The broader Tokyo metropolitan regional background elevates all readings, while summer photochemical ozone from the vast Kanto corridor is the primary warm-season concern throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Medium

52.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

36.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

52.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

22.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

11.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

30.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Medium

40.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

40.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

36.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

32.1/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Shibuya right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Shibuya is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 36.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 52.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Shibuya?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Shibuya will be similar to today, with SO2 forecast at fair at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 40.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Shibuya?

Air quality in Shibuya tends to be worse when vehicle traffic along with petrochemical and refining operations build up and hot, still weather settles in. Strong sunlight reacting with local emissions drives up ground-level ozone. This is far less of an issue outside the warmer months.

Are air quality levels in Shibuya 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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