Air Quality
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18.2 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Goroka reports an annual PM2.5 of 18.2 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Goroka
Papua New Guinea
Papua New GuineaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
18.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Mar, May, OctWorst months: Jun–Jul, Sep
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Goroka reports an annual PM2.5 of 18.2 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
GorokaPapua New Guinea
Papua New GuineaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
18.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Mar, May, OctWorst months: Jun–Jul, Sep
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Goroka
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Goroka
PM2.5 annual average of 18.2 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 Goroka?
Why not Goroka? Honestly, air quality could be better — Goroka's 18.2 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Goroka
▶How many sunny days does Goroka have per year?
Goroka averages approximately 138 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Goroka?
Goroka has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 18.2 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.