Air Quality
1.5/5
34.8 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Bobo-Dioulasso reports an annual PM2.5 of 34.8 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Bobo-Dioulasso
Burkina Faso
Burkina FasoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
34.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6868 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6868 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Jun–AugWorst months: Jan–Feb, Dec
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
Bobo-Dioulasso reports an annual PM2.5 of 34.8 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Bobo-DioulassoBurkina Faso
Burkina FasoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
34.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6868 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6868 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Jun–AugWorst months: Jan–Feb, Dec
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 Bobo-Dioulasso
Things to consider in Bobo-Dioulasso
PM2.5 annual average of 34.8 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 Bobo-Dioulasso?
Why not Bobo-Dioulasso? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 34.8 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Bobo-Dioulasso sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Bobo-Dioulasso
▶How many sunny days does Bobo-Dioulasso have per year?
Bobo-Dioulasso averages approximately 301 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Bobo-Dioulasso?
Bobo-Dioulasso has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 34.8 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.