Air Quality
1.4/5
36.1 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Makoua reports an annual PM2.5 of 36.1 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Makoua
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the CongoAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
36.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Sep–NovWorst months: Feb, Jun–Jul
Moderate15–25 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
Makoua reports an annual PM2.5 of 36.1 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
MakouaRepublic of the Congo
Republic of the CongoAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
36.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Sep–NovWorst months: Feb, Jun–Jul
Moderate15–25 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 Makoua
Things to consider in Makoua
PM2.5 annual average of 36.1 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 Makoua?
Why not Makoua? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Makoua's annual PM2.5 of 36.1 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Makoua
▶How many sunny days does Makoua have per year?
Makoua averages approximately 229 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Makoua?
Makoua has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 36.1 µg/m³, classified as "Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Far exceeds WHO targets. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects likely.