Worst air pollution Takaoka, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Takaoka is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 55.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Takaoka is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 43.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Takaoka's air quality reflects the Toyama Prefecture Shogawa River coastal plain position on the Sea of Japan, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the copper casting, lacquerware, and manufacturing corridor contributing elevated industrial emissions. Consistent Sea of Japan maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the copper casting operations' distinctive metal dust emissions represent Takaoka's most locally unique industrial air quality characteristic and the coastal position generally maintains moderate Japanese Sea of Japan coastal industrial readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
55.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
55.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
43.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Takaoka right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Takaoka is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 55.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 55.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Takaoka?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Takaoka will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 43.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Takaoka?
In Takaoka, road traffic along with manufacturing and food processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Takaoka 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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