Air Quality
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29.3 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Bossangoa reports an annual PM2.5 of 29.3 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Bossangoa
Central African Republic
Central African RepublicAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
29.3µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: May, Aug–SepWorst months: Jan–Mar
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
Bossangoa reports an annual PM2.5 of 29.3 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
BossangoaCentral African Republic
Central African RepublicAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
29.3µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: May, Aug–SepWorst months: Jan–Mar
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 Bossangoa
Things to consider in Bossangoa
PM2.5 annual average of 29.3 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 Bossangoa?
Why not Bossangoa? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 29.3 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Bossangoa sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Bossangoa
▶How many sunny days does Bossangoa have per year?
Bossangoa averages approximately 289 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Bossangoa?
Bossangoa has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 29.3 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.