Air Quality
0.7/5
53.2 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Al Fāw reports an annual PM2.5 of 53.2 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Al Fāw
Iraq
IraqAnnual Average
Very UnhealthyWHO annual classification
53.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7979 µg/m³ — Hazardous
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7979 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jan, Nov–DecWorst months: Jun–Aug
Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Al Fāw reports an annual PM2.5 of 53.2 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Al FāwIraq
IraqAnnual Average
Very UnhealthyWHO annual classification
53.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7979 µg/m³ — Hazardous
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7979 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jan, Nov–DecWorst months: Jun–Aug
Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Al Fāw
Things to consider in Al Fāw
PM2.5 annual average of 53.2 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 Al Fāw?
Why not Al Fāw? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Al Fāw's annual PM2.5 of 53.2 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Al Fāw
▶How many sunny days does Al Fāw have per year?
Al Fāw averages approximately 329 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Al Fāw?
Al Fāw has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 53.2 µg/m³, classified as "Very Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Serious health risk. Limit outdoor activities.