Air Quality
2.5/5
25.2 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Deir ez-Zor reports an annual PM2.5 of 25.2 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Deir ez-Zor
Syria
SyriaAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
25.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jan, Mar, NovWorst months: Aug–Sep, Dec
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Deir ez-Zor reports an annual PM2.5 of 25.2 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Deir ez-ZorSyria
SyriaAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
25.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jan, Mar, NovWorst months: Aug–Sep, Dec
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Deir ez-Zor
Things to consider in Deir ez-Zor
PM2.5 annual average of 25.2 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 Deir ez-Zor?
Why not Deir ez-Zor? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 25.2 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Deir ez-Zor sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Deir ez-Zor
▶How many sunny days does Deir ez-Zor have per year?
Deir ez-Zor averages approximately 317 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Deir ez-Zor?
Deir ez-Zor has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 25.2 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.