Air Quality
3.0/5
20.0 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Bata reports an annual PM2.5 of 20.0 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Bata
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial GuineaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
20.0µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
9.59.5 µg/m³ — Good
9.39.3 µg/m³ — Good
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
9.59.5 µg/m³ — Good
9.39.3 µg/m³ — Good
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Apr, Oct–NovWorst months: Jan–Feb, Dec
Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Bata reports an annual PM2.5 of 20.0 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
BataEquatorial Guinea
Equatorial GuineaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
20.0µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
9.59.5 µg/m³ — Good
9.39.3 µg/m³ — Good
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
9.59.5 µg/m³ — Good
9.39.3 µg/m³ — Good
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Apr, Oct–NovWorst months: Jan–Feb, Dec
Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Bata
Things to consider in Bata
PM2.5 annual average of 20.0 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 Bata?
Why not Bata? Honestly, air quality could be better — Bata's 20.0 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Bata
▶How many sunny days does Bata have per year?
Bata averages approximately 120 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Bata?
Bata has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 20.0 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.