Air Quality
2.2/5
28.2 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Mafeteng reports an annual PM2.5 of 28.2 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Mafeteng
Lesotho
LesothoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
28.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6161 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4444 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6161 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4444 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Feb, Apr, NovWorst months: Jun–Aug
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
Mafeteng reports an annual PM2.5 of 28.2 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
MafetengLesotho
LesothoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
28.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6161 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4444 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6161 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4444 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Feb, Apr, NovWorst months: Jun–Aug
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 Mafeteng
Things to consider in Mafeteng
PM2.5 annual average of 28.2 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 Mafeteng?
Why not Mafeteng? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 28.2 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Mafeteng sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Mafeteng
▶How many sunny days does Mafeteng have per year?
Mafeteng averages approximately 318 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Mafeteng?
Mafeteng has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 28.2 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.