Air Quality
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28.7 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Bouar reports an annual PM2.5 of 28.7 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Bouar
Central African Republic
Central African RepublicAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
28.7µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Aug–OctWorst 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
Bouar reports an annual PM2.5 of 28.7 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
BouarCentral African Republic
Central African RepublicAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
28.7µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Aug–OctWorst 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 Bouar
Things to consider in Bouar
PM2.5 annual average of 28.7 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 Bouar?
Why not Bouar? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 28.7 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Bouar sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Bouar
▶How many sunny days does Bouar have per year?
Bouar averages approximately 268 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Bouar?
Bouar has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 28.7 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.