Worst air pollution Yanagawa, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Yanagawa is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 55.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Yanagawa is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 52.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Yanagawa's air quality reflects the Fukuoka Prefecture Ariake Sea coastal position at the Chikugo River delta canal city, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the eel cuisine, tourism, and agricultural corridor contributing modest local sources. Consistent Ariake Sea maritime breezes provide ventilation, while the famous canal waterways and the broader Fukuoka metropolitan regional background maintain moderate Fukuoka Prefecture coastal corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
55.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
55.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
52.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
52.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Yanagawa right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Yanagawa is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 55.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 55.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Yanagawa?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Yanagawa will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 52.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 52.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Yanagawa?
Pollution in Yanagawa typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads, farming and agricultural processing, and tourism-related traffic combine, especially once maritime winds die down. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Yanagawa 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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