Air Quality
1.8/5
31.7 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Mbuji-Mayi reports an annual PM2.5 of 31.7 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Mbuji-Mayi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the CongoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
31.7µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
7878 µg/m³ — Hazardous
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
7878 µg/m³ — Hazardous
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Apr, Nov–DecWorst months: Jul–Sep
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Mbuji-Mayi reports an annual PM2.5 of 31.7 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Mbuji-MayiDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the CongoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
31.7µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
7878 µg/m³ — Hazardous
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
7878 µg/m³ — Hazardous
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Apr, Nov–DecWorst months: Jul–Sep
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Mbuji-Mayi
Things to consider in Mbuji-Mayi
PM2.5 annual average of 31.7 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 Mbuji-Mayi?
Why not Mbuji-Mayi? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 31.7 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Mbuji-Mayi sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Mbuji-Mayi
▶How many sunny days does Mbuji-Mayi have per year?
Mbuji-Mayi averages approximately 260 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Mbuji-Mayi?
Mbuji-Mayi has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 31.7 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.