Worst air pollution Uki, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Uki is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Uki is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 42.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Uki's air quality reflects the Kumamoto Prefecture Midori River coastal position on the Ariake Sea, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the strawberry, agricultural, and services corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Ariake Sea maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains Uki among Kumamoto Prefecture's more moderately ventilated coastal agricultural cities throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

37.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Medium

42.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

5.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

42.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Uki right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Uki is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Uki?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Uki will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 42.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 42.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Uki?

Pollution in Uki typically rises when vehicle traffic along with crop farming combine, especially once onshore breezes fall calm. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.

Are air quality levels in Uki 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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