Air Quality
1.4/5
37.0 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Djougou reports an annual PM2.5 of 37.0 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Djougou
Benin
BeninAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
37.0µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
6969 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7878 µg/m³ — Hazardous
4949 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4949 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
6969 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7878 µg/m³ — Hazardous
4949 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4949 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Jan–Mar
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Djougou reports an annual PM2.5 of 37.0 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
DjougouBenin
BeninAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
37.0µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
6969 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7878 µg/m³ — Hazardous
4949 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4949 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
6969 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7878 µg/m³ — Hazardous
4949 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4949 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Jan–Mar
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Djougou
Things to consider in Djougou
PM2.5 annual average of 37.0 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 Djougou?
Why not Djougou? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Djougou's annual PM2.5 of 37.0 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Djougou
▶How many sunny days does Djougou have per year?
Djougou averages approximately 285 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Djougou?
Djougou has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 37.0 µg/m³, classified as "Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Far exceeds WHO targets. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects likely.