Air Quality
2.5/5
25.1 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Lashio reports an annual PM2.5 of 25.1 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Lashio
Myanmar
MyanmarAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
25.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Feb–Apr
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 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
Lashio reports an annual PM2.5 of 25.1 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
LashioMyanmar
MyanmarAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
25.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Feb–Apr
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 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 Lashio
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Lashio
PM2.5 annual average of 25.1 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 Lashio?
Why not Lashio? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 25.1 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Lashio sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Lashio
▶How many sunny days does Lashio have per year?
Lashio averages approximately 246 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Lashio?
Lashio has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 25.1 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.