Air Quality
1.9/5
31.5 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Carnot reports an annual PM2.5 of 31.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Carnot
Central African Republic
Central African RepublicAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
31.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: May, Sep–OctWorst months: Jan–Feb, Dec
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
Carnot reports an annual PM2.5 of 31.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
CarnotCentral African Republic
Central African RepublicAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
31.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: May, Sep–OctWorst months: Jan–Feb, Dec
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 Carnot
Things to consider in Carnot
PM2.5 annual average of 31.5 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 Carnot?
Why not Carnot? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 31.5 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Carnot sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Carnot
▶How many sunny days does Carnot have per year?
Carnot averages approximately 272 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Carnot?
Carnot has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 31.5 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.