Air Quality
0.6/5
59.0 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Kaduna reports an annual PM2.5 of 59.0 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Kaduna
Nigeria
NigeriaAnnual Average
Very UnhealthyWHO annual classification
59.0µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
9292 µg/m³ — Hazardous
101101 µg/m³ — Hazardous
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6868 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
9292 µg/m³ — Hazardous
101101 µg/m³ — Hazardous
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6868 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Best months: Jun–AugWorst months: Jan–Mar
Poor25–35 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
Kaduna reports an annual PM2.5 of 59.0 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
KadunaNigeria
NigeriaAnnual Average
Very UnhealthyWHO annual classification
59.0µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
9292 µg/m³ — Hazardous
101101 µg/m³ — Hazardous
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6868 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
9292 µg/m³ — Hazardous
101101 µg/m³ — Hazardous
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6868 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Best months: Jun–AugWorst months: Jan–Mar
Poor25–35 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 Kaduna
Things to consider in Kaduna
PM2.5 annual average of 59.0 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 Kaduna?
Why not Kaduna? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Kaduna's annual PM2.5 of 59.0 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Kaduna
▶How many sunny days does Kaduna have per year?
Kaduna averages approximately 281 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Kaduna?
Kaduna has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 59.0 µg/m³, classified as "Very Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Serious health risk. Limit outdoor activities.