Air Quality
2.9/5
21.2 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Mwinilunga reports an annual PM2.5 of 21.2 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Mwinilunga
Zambia
ZambiaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
21.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
8.08.0 µg/m³ — Good
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
8.08.0 µg/m³ — Good
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Apr–JunWorst months: Aug–Oct
Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Mwinilunga reports an annual PM2.5 of 21.2 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
MwinilungaZambia
ZambiaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
21.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
8.08.0 µg/m³ — Good
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
8.08.0 µg/m³ — Good
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
4545 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Apr–JunWorst months: Aug–Oct
Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Mwinilunga
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Mwinilunga
PM2.5 annual average of 21.2 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 Mwinilunga?
Why not Mwinilunga? Honestly, air quality could be better — Mwinilunga's 21.2 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Mwinilunga
▶How many sunny days does Mwinilunga have per year?
Mwinilunga averages approximately 254 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Mwinilunga?
Mwinilunga has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 21.2 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.