Worst air pollution Shiojiri, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Shiojiri is fair. PM1 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 53.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Shiojiri is medium. PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 51.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Shiojiri's air quality reflects the Nagano Prefecture Chikuma River valley position at 758 metres in the central Japanese Alps corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the lacquerware, wine, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The surrounding Honshu Alps create topographic variation, while winter valley inversions create seasonal challenges and Shiojiri generally maintains moderate to good conditions for a Japanese inland Nagano valley city throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Medium

53.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

9.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

53.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

12.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

24.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Medium

51.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

51.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

16.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.1/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Shiojiri right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Shiojiri is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 24.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 53.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Shiojiri?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Shiojiri will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 51.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 51.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Shiojiri?

Air quality in Shiojiri tends to be worse when road traffic and manufacturing activity build up and temperature inversions set in over the valley. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. This is most pronounced in winter, when inversions are more frequent.

Are air quality levels in Shiojiri 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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