Air Quality
1.4/5
36.3 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Gamboma reports an annual PM2.5 of 36.3 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Gamboma
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the CongoAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
36.3µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Apr, Oct–NovWorst months: Jun–Aug
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Gamboma reports an annual PM2.5 of 36.3 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
GambomaRepublic of the Congo
Republic of the CongoAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
36.3µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Apr, Oct–NovWorst months: Jun–Aug
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Gamboma
Things to consider in Gamboma
PM2.5 annual average of 36.3 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 Gamboma?
Why not Gamboma? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Gamboma's annual PM2.5 of 36.3 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Gamboma
▶How many sunny days does Gamboma have per year?
Gamboma averages approximately 240 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Gamboma?
Gamboma has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 36.3 µg/m³, classified as "Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Far exceeds WHO targets. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects likely.