Air Quality
2.3/5
26.7 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Nakuru reports an annual PM2.5 of 26.7 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Nakuru
Kenya
KenyaAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
26.7µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Apr, Jun, DecWorst months: Jan–Feb, Aug
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Nakuru reports an annual PM2.5 of 26.7 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
NakuruKenya
KenyaAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
26.7µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Apr, Jun, DecWorst months: Jan–Feb, Aug
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Nakuru
Things to consider in Nakuru
PM2.5 annual average of 26.7 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 Nakuru?
Why not Nakuru? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 26.7 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Nakuru sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Nakuru
▶How many sunny days does Nakuru have per year?
Nakuru averages approximately 302 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Nakuru?
Nakuru has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 26.7 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.