Air Quality
4.6/5
7.5 µg/m³Good
Air Quality Profile
Besançon reports an annual PM2.5 of 7.5 µg/m³. That's close to the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³) and well inside historically healthy ranges.
Besançon
France
FranceAnnual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
7.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
9.49.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.86.8 µg/m³ — Good
9.09.0 µg/m³ — Good
8.58.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.66.6 µg/m³ — Good
6.16.1 µg/m³ — Good
5.95.9 µg/m³ — Good
7.87.8 µg/m³ — Good
7.27.2 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
9.19.1 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
9.49.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.86.8 µg/m³ — Good
9.09.0 µg/m³ — Good
8.58.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.66.6 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6.16.1 µg/m³ — Good
5.95.9 µg/m³ — Good
7.87.8 µg/m³ — Good
7.27.2 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
9.19.1 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: May, Jul–AugWorst months: Jan, Mar, Dec
Good5–10 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Besançon reports an annual PM2.5 of 7.5 µg/m³. That's close to the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³) and well inside historically healthy ranges.
BesançonFrance
FranceAnnual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
7.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
9.49.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.86.8 µg/m³ — Good
9.09.0 µg/m³ — Good
8.58.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.66.6 µg/m³ — Good
6.16.1 µg/m³ — Good
5.95.9 µg/m³ — Good
7.87.8 µg/m³ — Good
7.27.2 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
9.19.1 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
9.49.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.86.8 µg/m³ — Good
9.09.0 µg/m³ — Good
8.58.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.66.6 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6.16.1 µg/m³ — Good
5.95.9 µg/m³ — Good
7.87.8 µg/m³ — Good
7.27.2 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
9.19.1 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: May, Jul–AugWorst months: Jan, Mar, Dec
Good5–10 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Besançon
Great fit
About Besançon
Mobility
▶WalkabilityVery Walkable
Measured: WALK index 71.8/100 — hilly ground, strong daily-errand access, lively street environment.
(Access credit 64%, comfort 66% over DEGURBA footprint.)
▶Public TransitExcellent
Frequently asked about Besançon
▶How many sunny days does Besançon have per year?
Besançon averages approximately 181 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶How walkable is Besançon?
Besançon has a walkability score of 3.6 out of 5. Measured: WALK index 71.8/100 — hilly ground, strong daily-errand access, lively street environment. (Access credit 64%, comfort 66% over DEGURBA footprint.)
▶What is the air quality in Besançon?
Besançon has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 7.5 µg/m³, classified as "Good" by WHO standards. Within WHO interim target 4. Low health risk for most people.