Worst air pollution Tondabayashichō, today and tomorrow
Today (21 September): Air quality in Tondabayashichō is fair. AQI, NO2, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 33.6/100).
Tomorrow (22 September 2026): Air quality in Tondabayashichō is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 37.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Tondabayashichō's air quality reflects the Osaka metropolitan area's southern Ishikawa River valley position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, agricultural, and residential character contributing local sources. Osaka Bay breezes provide limited maritime ventilation, while the broader Kinki metropolitan regional background and summer photochemical ozone from the vast metropolitan corridor maintain moderate Osaka southern suburban corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
33.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
10.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
37.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.7/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Tondabayashichō right now?
On 21 September 2026, overall air quality in Tondabayashichō is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 33.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tondabayashichō?
On 22 September 2026, air quality conditions in Tondabayashichō will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 37.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tondabayashichō?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Tondabayashichō are traffic on the surrounding roads, steel, cement, and chemical production, along with light manufacturing, particularly once hot, still weather settles in. Heat and sunlight combine with emissions to form ozone at ground level. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Tondabayashichō 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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