Air Quality
0.7/5
53.0 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Maiduguri reports an annual PM2.5 of 53.0 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Maiduguri
Nigeria
NigeriaAnnual Average
Very UnhealthyWHO annual classification
53.0µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
8383 µg/m³ — Hazardous
9292 µg/m³ — Hazardous
7575 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6666 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
8383 µg/m³ — Hazardous
9292 µg/m³ — Hazardous
7575 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6666 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Jan–Mar
Poor25–35 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
Maiduguri reports an annual PM2.5 of 53.0 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
MaiduguriNigeria
NigeriaAnnual Average
Very UnhealthyWHO annual classification
53.0µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
8383 µg/m³ — Hazardous
9292 µg/m³ — Hazardous
7575 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6666 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
8383 µg/m³ — Hazardous
9292 µg/m³ — Hazardous
7575 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3737 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
6666 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Jan–Mar
Poor25–35 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 Maiduguri
Things to consider in Maiduguri
PM2.5 annual average of 53.0 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 Maiduguri?
Why not Maiduguri? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Maiduguri's annual PM2.5 of 53.0 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Maiduguri
▶How many sunny days does Maiduguri have per year?
Maiduguri averages approximately 321 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Maiduguri?
Maiduguri has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 53.0 µg/m³, classified as "Very Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Serious health risk. Limit outdoor activities.