Tsuchiura Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (15 October): Air quality in Tsuchiura is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 30.1/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (16 October 2026): Air quality in Tsuchiura is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; O3 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 77.1/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 15 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 22.7/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 13.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 11.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 12.1/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 20.8/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 3.0/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 9.0/100 |
Tomorrow - 16 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 40.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 34.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 30.3/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 33.9/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 9.4/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 1.2/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 4.2/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Fair | 27.2/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
With buildings covering much of the area around the center of Tsuchiura, traffic and other urban emissions are the biggest local influence on air quality. Sea breezes along the coast usually help ventilate the area. Manufacturing adds to local emissions. Home heating, especially wood stoves and fireplaces, adds smoke and fine particles in the colder months.
Hot afternoons from June to September, averaging 28°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. In contrast, the cooler months, December to February, see more fine particles, as home heating and traffic add emissions while frequent calm, cold mornings around 3°C keep pollution near the ground. April is usually the windiest month, averaging about 15 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Ibaraki
Is air quality bad in Tsuchiura right now?
On 15 October 2026, overall air quality in Tsuchiura is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 30.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tsuchiura?
On 16 October 2026, air quality conditions in Tsuchiura will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 40.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 77.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tsuchiura?
Hot afternoons from June to September, averaging 28°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. In contrast, the cooler months, December to February, see more fine particles, as home heating and traffic add emissions while frequent calm, cold mornings around 3°C keep pollution near the ground. April is usually the windiest month, averaging about 15 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
Are air quality levels in Tsuchiura 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |