Worst air pollution Takarazuka, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Takarazuka is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; NO2 is medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 65.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Takarazuka is poor. SO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 74.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Takarazuka's air quality reflects the Osaka-Kobe Muko River valley position adjacent to the Rokko Mountains, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the entertainment, residential, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The Rokko Mountains create topographic variation, while Osaka Bay breezes provide limited maritime ventilation and the broader Kinki metropolitan regional background maintains moderate to good Hyogo Prefecture valley city readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Poor

65.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

21.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

42.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

65.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

18.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

11.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

25.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Poor

74.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

28.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

46.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

74.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

23.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

16.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

35.4/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Takarazuka right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Takarazuka is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 65.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 65.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Takarazuka?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Takarazuka will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 74.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 74.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Takarazuka?

Takarazuka usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic together with textile and manufacturing operations coincide with periods when maritime winds die down. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.

Are air quality levels in Takarazuka 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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