Air Quality
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22.6 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Kingston reports an annual PM2.5 of 22.6 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Kingston
Jamaica
JamaicaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
22.6µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan–Feb, NovWorst months: Jun–Aug
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Kingston reports an annual PM2.5 of 22.6 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
KingstonJamaica
JamaicaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
22.6µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan–Feb, NovWorst months: Jun–Aug
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Kingston
Things to consider in Kingston
PM2.5 annual average of 22.6 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 Kingston?
Why not Kingston? Honestly, air quality could be better — Kingston's 22.6 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Kingston
▶How many sunny days does Kingston have per year?
Kingston averages approximately 332 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Kingston?
Kingston has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 22.6 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.