Air Quality
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20.7 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Bucaramanga reports an annual PM2.5 of 20.7 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Bucaramanga
Colombia
ColombiaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
20.7µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Sep–NovWorst months: Feb–Apr
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Bucaramanga reports an annual PM2.5 of 20.7 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
BucaramangaColombia
ColombiaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
20.7µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Sep–NovWorst months: Feb–Apr
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Bucaramanga
Things to consider in Bucaramanga
PM2.5 annual average of 20.7 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 Bucaramanga?
Why not Bucaramanga? Honestly, air quality could be better — Bucaramanga's 20.7 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Bucaramanga
▶How many sunny days does Bucaramanga have per year?
Bucaramanga averages approximately 122 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Bucaramanga?
Bucaramanga has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 20.7 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.