Air Quality
2.9/5
20.9 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Ajdabiya reports an annual PM2.5 of 20.9 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Ajdabiya
Libya
LibyaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
20.9µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1010 µg/m³ — Good
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1010 µg/m³ — Good
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan–MarWorst months: Apr, Jul–Aug
Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Ajdabiya reports an annual PM2.5 of 20.9 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
AjdabiyaLibya
LibyaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
20.9µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1010 µg/m³ — Good
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1010 µg/m³ — Good
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan–MarWorst months: Apr, Jul–Aug
Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Ajdabiya
Things to consider in Ajdabiya
PM2.5 annual average of 20.9 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 Ajdabiya?
Why not Ajdabiya? Honestly, air quality could be better — Ajdabiya's 20.9 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Ajdabiya
▶How many sunny days does Ajdabiya have per year?
Ajdabiya averages approximately 325 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Ajdabiya?
Ajdabiya has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 20.9 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.