Air Quality
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22.2 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Lira reports an annual PM2.5 of 22.2 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Lira
Uganda
UgandaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
22.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Sep–NovWorst months: Jan–Feb, Jul
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Lira reports an annual PM2.5 of 22.2 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
LiraUganda
UgandaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
22.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Sep–NovWorst months: Jan–Feb, Jul
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Lira
Things to consider in Lira
PM2.5 annual average of 22.2 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 Lira?
Why not Lira? Honestly, air quality could be better — Lira's 22.2 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Lira
▶How many sunny days does Lira have per year?
Lira averages approximately 302 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Lira?
Lira has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 22.2 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.