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Air Quality Kagawa Prefecture

Kagawa Prefecture AQI โ€“ Detailed Air Quality


Display current air quality index and forecast for the upcoming days in Kagawa Prefecture.

Todayโ€™s Air Quality Index (AQI)
Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Takamatsu, Kagawa Capital
8:08 AM, November 13, 2026
Last updated on: 8:08 AM
Live AQI 22
Air Quality is Good
PMโ‚‚.โ‚…: 4.36ยตg/mยณ PMโ‚โ‚€: 6.59ยตg/mยณ
Good Air is clean and safe. No health risks expected. Everyone can enjoy outdoor activities without concern.
Good Moderate Poor Unhealthy Severe Hazardous 0 50 100 150 200 250 300+
Air Quality Hourly Forecast
22
Min at 8:00 AM on Nov 12
54
Max at 7:00 AM on Nov 13, 2026

Kagawa Prefecture Historical Air Quality Data

Display historical AQI data calendar by selecting a specific date and location Kagawa Prefecture.

Takamatsu, Kagawa Capital Historical Air Quality Data

Explore historical AQI data and pollutant changes over time.
Nov 13, 2026 8:08 AM
SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT
27
10
Good
PM2.5: 2
AQI
10
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 2 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 2 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 57 ยตg/m3
CO 125 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
9
Min at 3:00 AM on Sep 27
11
Max at 1:00 AM on Sep 27, 2026
28
15
Good
PM2.5: 3
AQI
15
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 3 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 7 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 79 ยตg/m3
CO 148 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
10
Min at 1:00 AM on Sep 28
24
Max at 6:00 AM on Sep 28, 2026
29
10
Good
PM2.5: 2
AQI
10
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 2 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 6 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 82 ยตg/m3
CO 124 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
9
Min at 4:00 AM on Sep 29
12
Max at 8:00 PM on Sep 29, 2026
30
25
Good
PM2.5: 5
AQI
25
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 5 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 9 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 75 ยตg/m3
CO 131 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
12
Min at 1:00 AM on Sep 30
39
Max at 12:00 AM on Sep 30, 2026
01
25
Good
PM2.5: 5
AQI
25
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 5 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 9 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 89 ยตg/m3
CO 143 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
11
Min at 8:00 PM on Oct 1
67
Max at 4:00 AM on Oct 1, 2026
02
10
Good
PM2.5: 2
AQI
10
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 2 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 7 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 83 ยตg/m3
CO 152 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
10
Min at 2:00 AM on Oct 2
12
Max at 7:00 AM on Oct 2, 2026
03
5
Good
PM2.5: 1
AQI
5
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 1 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 4 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 77 ยตg/m3
CO 133 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
6
Min at 7:00 AM on Oct 3
9
Max at 1:00 AM on Oct 3, 2026
04
0
Good
PM2.5: 0
AQI
0
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 0 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 0 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 3 ยตg/m3
CO 6 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
7
Min at 1:00 AM on Oct 4
7
Max at 1:00 AM on Oct 4, 2026
05
20
Good
PM2.5: 4
AQI
20
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 4 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 6 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 75 ยตg/m3
CO 130 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
11
Min at 8:00 AM on Oct 5
31
Max at 7:00 PM on Oct 5, 2026
06
10
Good
PM2.5: 2
AQI
10
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 2 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 6 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 87 ยตg/m3
CO 145 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
7
Min at 5:00 PM on Oct 6
23
Max at 3:00 AM on Oct 6, 2026
07
25
Good
PM2.5: 5
AQI
25
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 5 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 8 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 96 ยตg/m3
CO 123 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
8
Min at 1:00 AM on Oct 7
34
Max at 12:00 AM on Oct 7, 2026
08
40
Good
PM2.5: 8
AQI
40
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 8 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 12 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 90 ยตg/m3
CO 128 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
35
Min at 1:00 AM on Oct 8
44
Max at 5:00 PM on Oct 8, 2026
09
50
Good
PM2.5: 10
AQI
50
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 10 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 13 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 3 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 83 ยตg/m3
CO 136 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
42
Min at 1:00 AM on Oct 9
57
Max at 12:00 AM on Oct 9, 2026
10
67
Moderate
PM2.5: 15
AQI
67
Air Quality is Moderate Air is acceptable, but sensitive individuals should closely monitor their symptoms.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 15 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 17 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 3 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 101 ยตg/m3
CO 136 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
59
Min at 1:00 AM on Oct 10
73
Max at 1:00 PM on Oct 10, 2026
11
50
Good
PM2.5: 10
AQI
50
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 10 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 12 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 81 ยตg/m3
CO 122 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
44
Min at 11:00 AM on Oct 11
64
Max at 1:00 AM on Oct 11, 2026
12
50
Good
PM2.5: 10
AQI
50
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 10 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 13 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 3 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 71 ยตg/m3
CO 130 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
40
Min at 11:00 PM on Oct 12
58
Max at 8:00 AM on Oct 12, 2026
13
35
Good
PM2.5: 7
AQI
35
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 7 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 9 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 79 ยตg/m3
CO 120 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
26
Min at 5:00 PM on Oct 13
42
Max at 9:00 PM on Oct 13, 2026
14
15
Good
PM2.5: 3
AQI
15
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 3 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 8 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 92 ยตg/m3
CO 132 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
8
Min at 12:00 AM on Oct 14
31
Max at 1:00 AM on Oct 14, 2026
15
15
Good
PM2.5: 3
AQI
15
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 3 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 6 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 92 ยตg/m3
CO 132 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
8
Min at 1:00 AM on Oct 15
24
Max at 11:00 PM on Oct 15, 2026
16
25
Good
PM2.5: 5
AQI
25
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 5 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 11 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 99 ยตg/m3
CO 150 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
17
Min at 12:00 AM on Oct 16
39
Max at 1:00 PM on Oct 16, 2026
17
25
Good
PM2.5: 5
AQI
25
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 5 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 9 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 90 ยตg/m3
CO 143 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
17
Min at 1:00 AM on Oct 17
29
Max at 10:00 PM on Oct 17, 2026
18
45
Good
PM2.5: 9
AQI
45
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 9 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 13 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 89 ยตg/m3
CO 143 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
26
Min at 1:00 AM on Oct 18
67
Max at 10:00 PM on Oct 18, 2026
19
20
Good
PM2.5: 4
AQI
20
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 4 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 6 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 85 ยตg/m3
CO 133 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
14
Min at 11:00 AM on Oct 19
51
Max at 1:00 AM on Oct 19, 2026
20
15
Good
PM2.5: 3
AQI
15
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 3 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 3 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 3 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 56 ยตg/m3
CO 152 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
11
Min at 10:00 PM on Oct 20
15
Max at 1:00 AM on Oct 20, 2026
21
15
Good
PM2.5: 3
AQI
15
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 3 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 4 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 78 ยตg/m3
CO 145 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
4
Min at 12:00 AM on Oct 21
29
Max at 12:00 PM on Oct 21, 2026
22
5
Good
PM2.5: 1
AQI
5
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 1 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 4 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 83 ยตg/m3
CO 138 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
4
Min at 1:00 AM on Oct 22
8
Max at 6:00 AM on Oct 22, 2026
23
15
Good
PM2.5: 3
AQI
15
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 3 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 5 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 3 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 73 ยตg/m3
CO 142 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
5
Min at 1:00 AM on Oct 23
21
Max at 12:00 AM on Oct 23, 2026
24
25
Good
PM2.5: 5
AQI
25
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 5 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 5 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 3 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 55 ยตg/m3
CO 150 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
11
Min at 12:00 AM on Oct 24
34
Max at 5:00 AM on Oct 24, 2026
25
15
Good
PM2.5: 3
AQI
15
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 3 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 5 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 76 ยตg/m3
CO 136 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
9
Min at 2:00 AM on Oct 25
23
Max at 1:00 PM on Oct 25, 2026
26
15
Good
PM2.5: 3
AQI
15
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 3 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 5 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 4 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 54 ยตg/m3
CO 140 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
12
Min at 6:00 PM on Oct 26
19
Max at 10:00 AM on Oct 26, 2026
27
10
Good
PM2.5: 2
AQI
10
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 2 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 4 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 82 ยตg/m3
CO 133 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
5
Min at 11:00 PM on Oct 27
18
Max at 7:00 AM on Oct 27, 2026
28
5
Good
PM2.5: 1
AQI
5
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 1 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 2 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 0 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 88 ยตg/m3
CO 134 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
3
Min at 11:00 PM on Oct 28
6
Max at 1:00 AM on Oct 28, 2026
29
15
Good
PM2.5: 3
AQI
15
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 3 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 4 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 2 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 87 ยตg/m3
CO 132 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
4
Min at 1:00 AM on Oct 29
25
Max at 10:00 PM on Oct 29, 2026
30
15
Good
PM2.5: 3
AQI
15
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 3 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 4 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 4 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 86 ยตg/m3
CO 133 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
7
Min at 10:00 PM on Oct 30
27
Max at 5:00 AM on Oct 30, 2026
31
20
Good
PM2.5: 4
AQI
20
Air Quality is Good Air quality is excellent. No health concerns for any group.
PMโ‚‚.โ‚… 4 ยตg/m3
PMโ‚โ‚€ 9 ยตg/m3
SOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
NOโ‚‚ 1 ยตg/m3
Oโ‚ƒ 99 ยตg/m3
CO 165 ยตg/m3
AQI Hourly Forecast Graph
12
Min at 12:00 AM on Oct 31
38
Max at 9:00 AM on Oct 31, 2026

Kagawa Prefecture Historical Weather Data

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Takamatsu, Kagawa CapitalNov 12, 2026
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14 ยฐC | ยฐF
Overcast
Max 17 ยฐ
Min 10 ยฐ
Humidity 71 %
Wind 17 Km/h
Visibility 10 km
UV Index 0.5
Sunrise 6:34 AM
Sunset 5:01 PM
Moonrise 9:35 AM
Moonset 7:07 PM
Moon Phase 14
Snow 0 mm/h
Rain Chance 0%

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