Air Quality
3.9/5
12.4 µg/m³Moderate
Air Quality Profile
Balaka reports an annual PM2.5 of 12.4 µg/m³. That's roughly double the WHO 2021 guideline but still far below the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Balaka
Malawi
MalawiAnnual Average
FairWHO annual classification
12.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
6.96.9 µg/m³ — Good
7.77.7 µg/m³ — Good
5.95.9 µg/m³ — Good
6.76.7 µg/m³ — Good
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
8.78.7 µg/m³ — Good
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
6.96.9 µg/m³ — Good
7.77.7 µg/m³ — Good
5.95.9 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6.76.7 µg/m³ — Good
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
8.78.7 µg/m³ — Good
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Apr, Jun–JulWorst months: Feb, Sep–Oct
Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Balaka reports an annual PM2.5 of 12.4 µg/m³. That's roughly double the WHO 2021 guideline but still far below the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
BalakaMalawi
MalawiAnnual Average
FairWHO annual classification
12.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
6.96.9 µg/m³ — Good
7.77.7 µg/m³ — Good
5.95.9 µg/m³ — Good
6.76.7 µg/m³ — Good
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
8.78.7 µg/m³ — Good
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
6.96.9 µg/m³ — Good
7.77.7 µg/m³ — Good
5.95.9 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6.76.7 µg/m³ — Good
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
8.78.7 µg/m³ — Good
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Apr, Jun–JulWorst months: Feb, Sep–Oct
Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Balaka
Frequently asked about Balaka
▶How many sunny days does Balaka have per year?
Balaka averages approximately 279 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Balaka?
Balaka has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 12.4 µg/m³, classified as "Fair" by WHO standards. Slightly above WHO targets. Sensitive individuals may notice effects.