Worst air pollution Shijōnawate, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Shijōnawate is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Shijōnawate is very poor. AQI worsens to very poor; O3 increases to very poor; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 89.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Shijōnawate's air quality reflects the Osaka metropolitan area's northeastern Neyagawa River position between Osaka and Nara, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, residential, and commercial corridor contributing local sources. Osaka Bay breezes provide limited maritime ventilation, while the broader Kinki metropolitan regional background and summer photochemical ozone maintain moderate Osaka northeastern metropolitan suburban readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
71.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Very poor
89.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
89.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Shijōnawate right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Shijōnawate is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 71.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Shijōnawate?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Shijōnawate will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 89.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 89.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Shijōnawate?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Shijōnawate are traffic emissions, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, and manufacturing activity, particularly once summer heat and strong sunlight build up. Photochemical reactions in the heat push ozone levels higher. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Shijōnawate 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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