Air Quality
1.9/5
31.4 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Luang Prabang reports an annual PM2.5 of 31.4 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Luang Prabang
Laos
LaosAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
31.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
7676 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
7676 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Jan, Mar–Apr
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Luang Prabang reports an annual PM2.5 of 31.4 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Luang PrabangLaos
LaosAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
31.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
7676 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
7676 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Jan, Mar–Apr
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Luang Prabang
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Luang Prabang
PM2.5 annual average of 31.4 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 Luang Prabang?
Why not Luang Prabang? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 31.4 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Luang Prabang sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Luang Prabang
▶How many sunny days does Luang Prabang have per year?
Luang Prabang averages approximately 238 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 31.4 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.