Air Quality
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28.9 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Dessie reports an annual PM2.5 of 28.9 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Dessie
Ethiopia
EthiopiaAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
28.9µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Aug, Nov–DecWorst months: Mar, Jun–Jul
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Dessie reports an annual PM2.5 of 28.9 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
DessieEthiopia
EthiopiaAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
28.9µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Aug, Nov–DecWorst months: Mar, Jun–Jul
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Dessie
Things to consider in Dessie
PM2.5 annual average of 28.9 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 Dessie?
Why not Dessie? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 28.9 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Dessie sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Dessie
▶How many sunny days does Dessie have per year?
Dessie averages approximately 312 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Dessie?
Dessie has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 28.9 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.