Air Quality
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24.2 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Asmara reports an annual PM2.5 of 24.2 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Asmara
Eritrea
EritreaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
24.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Jan, Nov–DecWorst months: Mar, May, Sep
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Asmara reports an annual PM2.5 of 24.2 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
AsmaraEritrea
EritreaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
24.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Jan, Nov–DecWorst months: Mar, May, Sep
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Asmara
Things to consider in Asmara
PM2.5 annual average of 24.2 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 Asmara?
Why not Asmara? Honestly, air quality could be better — Asmara's 24.2 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Asmara
▶How many sunny days does Asmara have per year?
Asmara averages approximately 317 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Asmara?
Asmara has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 24.2 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.