Air Quality
2.4/5
25.7 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Bosaso reports an annual PM2.5 of 25.7 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Bosaso
Somalia
SomaliaAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
25.7µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Oct–DecWorst months: Jun–Aug
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Bosaso reports an annual PM2.5 of 25.7 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
BosasoSomalia
SomaliaAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
25.7µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Oct–DecWorst months: Jun–Aug
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Bosaso
Things to consider in Bosaso
PM2.5 annual average of 25.7 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 Bosaso?
Why not Bosaso? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 25.7 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Bosaso sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Bosaso
▶How many sunny days does Bosaso have per year?
Bosaso averages approximately 328 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Bosaso?
Bosaso has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 25.7 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.