Air Quality
1.6/5
33.6 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Kaédi reports an annual PM2.5 of 33.6 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Kaédi
Mauritania
MauritaniaAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
33.6µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Aug–Sep, DecWorst months: Feb, May–Jun
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
Kaédi reports an annual PM2.5 of 33.6 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
KaédiMauritania
MauritaniaAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
33.6µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Aug–Sep, DecWorst months: Feb, May–Jun
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 Kaédi
Things to consider in Kaédi
PM2.5 annual average of 33.6 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 Kaédi?
Why not Kaédi? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 33.6 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Kaédi sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Kaédi
▶How many sunny days does Kaédi have per year?
Kaédi averages approximately 323 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Kaédi?
Kaédi has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 33.6 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.