Air Quality
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15.2 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Kara-Kulja reports an annual PM2.5 of 15.2 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Kara-Kulja
Kyrgyzstan
KyrgyzstanAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
15.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Jan–Feb, DecWorst months: Apr, Sep–Oct
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Kara-Kulja reports an annual PM2.5 of 15.2 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Kara-KuljaKyrgyzstan
KyrgyzstanAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
15.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Jan–Feb, DecWorst months: Apr, Sep–Oct
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Kara-Kulja
Things to consider in Kara-Kulja
PM2.5 annual average of 15.2 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 Kara-Kulja?
Why not Kara-Kulja? Honestly, air quality could be better — Kara-Kulja's 15.2 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Kara-Kulja
▶How many sunny days does Kara-Kulja have per year?
Kara-Kulja averages approximately 247 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Kara-Kulja?
Kara-Kulja has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 15.2 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.