Worst air pollution Takarazuka, today and tomorrow
Today (21 September): Air quality in Takarazuka is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 24.6/100).
Tomorrow (22 September 2026): Air quality in Takarazuka is fair. PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 25.9/100). 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 - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
24.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
25.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Takarazuka right now?
On 21 September 2026, overall air quality in Takarazuka is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 24.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Takarazuka?
On 22 September 2026, air quality conditions in Takarazuka will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 25.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 25.9/100).
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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 22 September 2026 at 02:59 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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