Worst air pollution Tsukuba-kenkyūgakuen-toshi, today and tomorrow

Today (21 September): Air quality in Tsukuba-kenkyūgakuen-toshi is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (NO2: 35.4/100).
Tomorrow (22 September 2026): Air quality in Tsukuba-kenkyūgakuen-toshi is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; NO2 increases to moderate; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 57.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Mount Lavinia's air quality benefits from its exceptional Sri Lanka western coastal position on the Indian Ocean south of Colombo, with consistent Indian Ocean southwest and northeast monsoon breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along this famous seaside resort. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the tourism and residential corridor contribute modest local sources, while the outstanding Indian Ocean coastal exposure generally maintains Mount Lavinia among Colombo's more moderately ventilated southern coastal residential communities throughout most of the year.

Today - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

35.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

13.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

35.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.7/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Moderate

57.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

13.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Moderate

57.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

8.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

1.1/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.4/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Tsukuba-kenkyūgakuen-toshi right now?

On 21 September 2026, overall air quality in Tsukuba-kenkyūgakuen-toshi is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (NO2: 35.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tsukuba-kenkyūgakuen-toshi?

On 22 September 2026, air quality conditions in Tsukuba-kenkyūgakuen-toshi will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 57.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 57.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Tsukuba-kenkyūgakuen-toshi?

Pollution in Tsukuba-kenkyūgakuen-toshi typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads along with seasonal tourism traffic combine, especially once conditions turn dry between monsoons. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.

Are air quality levels in Tsukuba-kenkyūgakuen-toshi 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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