Air Quality
1.9/5
31.3 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Abha reports an annual PM2.5 of 31.3 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Abha
Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
31.3µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Feb, Nov–DecWorst months: Mar, May–Jun
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Abha reports an annual PM2.5 of 31.3 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
AbhaSaudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
31.3µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Feb, Nov–DecWorst months: Mar, May–Jun
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Abha
Things to consider in Abha
PM2.5 annual average of 31.3 µg/m³ exceeds the WHO interim target of 15 µg/m³. The WHO guideline value is 5 µg/m³.
Data sources: WHO (air quality), OECD (safety).
Why not Abha?
Why not Abha? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 31.3 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Abha sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Abha
▶How many sunny days does Abha have per year?
Abha averages approximately 345 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Abha?
Abha has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 31.3 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.