Air Quality
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42.9 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Dharān reports an annual PM2.5 of 42.9 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Dharān
Nepal
NepalAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
42.9µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
6565 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5050 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
6565 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5050 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Best months: Aug–OctWorst months: Jan–Feb, Apr
Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Dharān reports an annual PM2.5 of 42.9 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
DharānNepal
NepalAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
42.9µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
6565 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5050 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
6565 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5050 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Best months: Aug–OctWorst months: Jan–Feb, Apr
Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Dharān
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Dharān
PM2.5 annual average of 42.9 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 Dharān?
Why not Dharān? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Dharān's annual PM2.5 of 42.9 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Dharān
▶How many sunny days does Dharān have per year?
Dharān averages approximately 228 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Dharān?
Dharān has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 42.9 µg/m³, classified as "Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Far exceeds WHO targets. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects likely.