Mobility
3.1/5
Transit
Air Quality
4.6/5
7.6 µg/m³Good
Air Quality Profile
Burnley reports an annual PM2.5 of 7.6 µg/m³. That's close to the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³) and well inside historically healthy ranges.
Burnley
United Kingdom
United KingdomAnnual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
7.6µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
8.68.6 µg/m³ — Good
8.98.9 µg/m³ — Good
9.39.3 µg/m³ — Good
8.78.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.37.3 µg/m³ — Good
6.96.9 µg/m³ — Good
5.35.3 µg/m³ — Good
5.65.6 µg/m³ — Good
6.86.8 µg/m³ — Good
6.66.6 µg/m³ — Good
8.18.1 µg/m³ — Good
8.58.5 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
8.68.6 µg/m³ — Good
8.98.9 µg/m³ — Good
9.39.3 µg/m³ — Good
8.78.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.37.3 µg/m³ — Good
6.96.9 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5.35.3 µg/m³ — Good
5.65.6 µg/m³ — Good
6.86.8 µg/m³ — Good
6.66.6 µg/m³ — Good
8.18.1 µg/m³ — Good
8.58.5 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: Jul–Aug, OctWorst months: Feb–Apr
Good5–10 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Burnley reports an annual PM2.5 of 7.6 µg/m³. That's close to the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³) and well inside historically healthy ranges.
BurnleyUnited Kingdom
United KingdomAnnual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
7.6µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
8.68.6 µg/m³ — Good
8.98.9 µg/m³ — Good
9.39.3 µg/m³ — Good
8.78.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.37.3 µg/m³ — Good
6.96.9 µg/m³ — Good
5.35.3 µg/m³ — Good
5.65.6 µg/m³ — Good
6.86.8 µg/m³ — Good
6.66.6 µg/m³ — Good
8.18.1 µg/m³ — Good
8.58.5 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
8.68.6 µg/m³ — Good
8.98.9 µg/m³ — Good
9.39.3 µg/m³ — Good
8.78.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.37.3 µg/m³ — Good
6.96.9 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5.35.3 µg/m³ — Good
5.65.6 µg/m³ — Good
6.86.8 µg/m³ — Good
6.66.6 µg/m³ — Good
8.18.1 µg/m³ — Good
8.58.5 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: Jul–Aug, OctWorst months: Feb–Apr
Good5–10 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Burnley
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About Burnley
Mobility
▶WalkabilityWalkable
Measured: WALK index 52.1/100 — hilly ground, moderate access to daily facilities, lively street environment.
(Access credit 47%, comfort 61% over DEGURBA footprint.)
▶Public TransitExcellent
Frequently asked about Burnley
▶How many sunny days does Burnley have per year?
Burnley averages approximately 84 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶How walkable is Burnley?
Burnley has a walkability score of 2.6 out of 5. Measured: WALK index 52.1/100 — hilly ground, moderate access to daily facilities, lively street environment. (Access credit 47%, comfort 61% over DEGURBA footprint.)
▶What is the air quality in Burnley?
Burnley has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 7.6 µg/m³, classified as "Good" by WHO standards. Within WHO interim target 4. Low health risk for most people.