Air Quality
1.3/5
38.8 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Kananga reports an annual PM2.5 of 38.8 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Kananga
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the CongoAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
38.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
9797 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5454 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
9797 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5454 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Apr, Nov–DecWorst months: Jul–Sep
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 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
Kananga reports an annual PM2.5 of 38.8 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
KanangaDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the CongoAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
38.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
9797 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5454 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
9797 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5454 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Apr, Nov–DecWorst months: Jul–Sep
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 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 Kananga
Things to consider in Kananga
PM2.5 annual average of 38.8 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 Kananga?
Why not Kananga? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Kananga's annual PM2.5 of 38.8 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Kananga
▶How many sunny days does Kananga have per year?
Kananga averages approximately 259 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Kananga?
Kananga has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 38.8 µg/m³, classified as "Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Far exceeds WHO targets. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects likely.