Air Quality
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22.5 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Dārchulā reports an annual PM2.5 of 22.5 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Dārchulā
Nepal
NepalAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
22.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Feb, Nov–Dec
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Dārchulā reports an annual PM2.5 of 22.5 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
DārchulāNepal
NepalAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
22.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Feb, Nov–Dec
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Dārchulā
Things to consider in Dārchulā
PM2.5 annual average of 22.5 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 Dārchulā?
Why not Dārchulā? Honestly, air quality could be better — Dārchulā's 22.5 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Dārchulā
▶How many sunny days does Dārchulā have per year?
Dārchulā averages approximately 260 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Dārchulā?
Dārchulā has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 22.5 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.