Air Quality
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15.6 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Chitipa reports an annual PM2.5 of 15.6 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Chitipa
Malawi
MalawiAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
15.6µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
9.19.1 µg/m³ — Good
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
9.19.1 µg/m³ — Good
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: May–JulWorst months: Feb, Sep–Oct
Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Chitipa reports an annual PM2.5 of 15.6 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
ChitipaMalawi
MalawiAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
15.6µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
9.19.1 µg/m³ — Good
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
9.19.1 µg/m³ — Good
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: May–JulWorst months: Feb, Sep–Oct
Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Chitipa
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Chitipa
PM2.5 annual average of 15.6 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 Chitipa?
Why not Chitipa? Honestly, air quality could be better — Chitipa's 15.6 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Chitipa
▶How many sunny days does Chitipa have per year?
Chitipa averages approximately 255 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Chitipa?
Chitipa has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 15.6 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.