Worst air pollution Urasoe, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Urasoe is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 19.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Urasoe is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 18.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Urasoe's air quality benefits from its exceptional Okinawa Island Pacific Ocean and East China Sea coastal position adjacent to Naha, with consistent northeast and southwest Pacific trade winds providing outstanding maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the US military facility proximity and dense urban residential character contribute local sources, while the extraordinary island trade wind exposure generally maintains Urasoe at moderate Okinawa metropolitan corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
19.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Good
18.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Urasoe right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Urasoe is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 19.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Urasoe?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Urasoe will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 18.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Urasoe?
Urasoe usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads along with aviation activity from the nearby airport coincide with periods when the sea breeze weakens. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Urasoe 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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