Air Quality
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42.6 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
In Salah reports an annual PM2.5 of 42.6 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
In Salah
Algeria
AlgeriaAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
42.6µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
6262 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5757 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
6262 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5757 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan, Nov–DecWorst months: Feb–Mar, May
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
In Salah reports an annual PM2.5 of 42.6 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
In SalahAlgeria
AlgeriaAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
42.6µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
6262 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5757 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
6262 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5757 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan, Nov–DecWorst months: Feb–Mar, May
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 In Salah
Things to consider in In Salah
PM2.5 annual average of 42.6 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 In Salah?
Why not In Salah? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — In Salah's annual PM2.5 of 42.6 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about In Salah
▶How many sunny days does In Salah have per year?
In Salah averages approximately 344 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in In Salah?
In Salah has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 42.6 µg/m³, classified as "Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Far exceeds WHO targets. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects likely.