Air Quality
2.0/5
30.5 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Ban Houakhoua reports an annual PM2.5 of 30.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Ban Houakhoua
Laos
LaosAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
30.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
7272 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
7272 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Feb–Apr
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Ban Houakhoua reports an annual PM2.5 of 30.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Ban HouakhouaLaos
LaosAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
30.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
7272 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
7272 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Feb–Apr
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Ban Houakhoua
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Ban Houakhoua
PM2.5 annual average of 30.5 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 Ban Houakhoua?
Why not Ban Houakhoua? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 30.5 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Ban Houakhoua sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Ban Houakhoua
▶How many sunny days does Ban Houakhoua have per year?
Ban Houakhoua averages approximately 245 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Ban Houakhoua?
Ban Houakhoua has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 30.5 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.