Air Quality
2.2/5
27.8 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Muang Xay reports an annual PM2.5 of 27.8 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Muang Xay
Laos
LaosAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
27.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jun–AugWorst months: Feb–Apr
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Muang Xay reports an annual PM2.5 of 27.8 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Muang XayLaos
LaosAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
27.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
7171 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jun–AugWorst months: Feb–Apr
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Muang Xay
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Muang Xay
PM2.5 annual average of 27.8 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 Muang Xay?
Why not Muang Xay? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 27.8 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Muang Xay sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Muang Xay
▶How many sunny days does Muang Xay have per year?
Muang Xay averages approximately 227 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Muang Xay?
Muang Xay has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 27.8 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.