City, Japan
Air quality in Fukuoka
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Fukuoka was 12.7 µg/m³ in 2019, about 2.5 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Spring dust and PM2.5 drifting from the Asian mainland can cause hazy days in Mar–May.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 12.7 µg/m³ yearly average (2019). Measured at Fukuoka.
- Nitrogen dioxide: 18.4 µg/m³ (2019), mostly from traffic.
Air quality across Japan
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Okinawa | 6.3 µg/m³ | Fairly clean |
| Sendai | 7.3 µg/m³ | Fairly clean |
| Sapporo | 7.9 µg/m³ | Fairly clean |
| Osaka | 9.4 µg/m³ | Fairly clean |
| Nagoya | 9.4 µg/m³ | Fairly clean |
| Tokyo | 10.8 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Kyoto | 10.8 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Yokohama | 10.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Kamakura | 10.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Hiroshima | 11 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Kobe | 11 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Fukuoka | 12.7 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Naoshima | 14 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Kagoshima | 14.3 µg/m³ | Moderate |
Quick answers
Is the air in Fukuoka bad?
Moderate: 12.7 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.5× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Fukuoka?
Spring dust and PM2.5 drifting from the Asian mainland can cause hazy days in Mar–May.
How does Fukuoka compare with the rest of Japan?
People in Japan breathe 11 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 12.7 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Fukuoka Airport
- Yokanavi Fukuoka (official tourism)
Annual averages are measured values reported to the WHO; check a live map for today's air. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.