Worst air pollution Suzuka, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Suzuka is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are fair; NO2 is medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 67.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Suzuka is poor. NO2 increases to fair; SO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 67.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Suzuka's air quality reflects the Mie Prefecture Ise Bay coastal position famous for the Suzuka Circuit motor racing facility, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Honda R&D manufacturing and Suzuka Circuit's concentrated race day vehicle emissions contributing elevated NOₓ during race events. Consistent Ise Bay and Pacific maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the racing circuit's extraordinary periodic vehicle concentration represents the most distinctive local emission source throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
67.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
67.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
23.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
67.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
36.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
67.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Suzuka right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Suzuka is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 67.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 67.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Suzuka?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Suzuka will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 67.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 67.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Suzuka?
In Suzuka, traffic on the surrounding roads as well as manufacturing and food processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when maritime winds die down. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Suzuka 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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