Air Quality
1.8/5
32.4 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Khartoum reports an annual PM2.5 of 32.4 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Khartoum
Sudan
SudanAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
32.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jul–Aug, NovWorst months: Mar–Apr, Jun
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Khartoum reports an annual PM2.5 of 32.4 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
KhartoumSudan
SudanAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
32.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jul–Aug, NovWorst months: Mar–Apr, Jun
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Khartoum
Things to consider in Khartoum
PM2.5 annual average of 32.4 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 Khartoum?
Why not Khartoum? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 32.4 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Khartoum sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Khartoum
▶How many sunny days does Khartoum have per year?
Khartoum averages approximately 354 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Khartoum?
Khartoum has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 32.4 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.