Air Quality
0.3/5
72.3 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Bafoussam reports an annual PM2.5 of 72.3 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Bafoussam
Cameroon
CameroonAnnual Average
Very UnhealthyWHO annual classification
72.3µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
104104 µg/m³ — Hazardous
9595 µg/m³ — Hazardous
100100 µg/m³ — Hazardous
6969 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5454 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7777 µg/m³ — Hazardous
115115 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
104104 µg/m³ — Hazardous
9595 µg/m³ — Hazardous
100100 µg/m³ — Hazardous
6969 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5454 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7777 µg/m³ — Hazardous
115115 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Jan, Mar, Dec
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
Bafoussam reports an annual PM2.5 of 72.3 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
BafoussamCameroon
CameroonAnnual Average
Very UnhealthyWHO annual classification
72.3µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
104104 µg/m³ — Hazardous
9595 µg/m³ — Hazardous
100100 µg/m³ — Hazardous
6969 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5454 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7777 µg/m³ — Hazardous
115115 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
104104 µg/m³ — Hazardous
9595 µg/m³ — Hazardous
100100 µg/m³ — Hazardous
6969 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5454 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
6464 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7777 µg/m³ — Hazardous
115115 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Jan, Mar, Dec
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 Bafoussam
Things to consider in Bafoussam
PM2.5 annual average of 72.3 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 Bafoussam?
Why not Bafoussam? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Bafoussam's annual PM2.5 of 72.3 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Bafoussam
▶How many sunny days does Bafoussam have per year?
Bafoussam averages approximately 227 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Bafoussam?
Bafoussam has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 72.3 µg/m³, classified as "Very Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Serious health risk. Limit outdoor activities.