Air Quality
1.7/5
33.4 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Nay Pyi Taw reports an annual PM2.5 of 33.4 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Nay Pyi Taw
Myanmar
MyanmarAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
33.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5757 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5757 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Feb–Apr
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
Nay Pyi Taw reports an annual PM2.5 of 33.4 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Nay Pyi TawMyanmar
MyanmarAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
33.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5757 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
4848 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5757 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Feb–Apr
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 Nay Pyi Taw
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Nay Pyi Taw
PM2.5 annual average of 33.4 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 Nay Pyi Taw?
Why not Nay Pyi Taw? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 33.4 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Nay Pyi Taw sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Nay Pyi Taw
▶How many sunny days does Nay Pyi Taw have per year?
Nay Pyi Taw averages approximately 246 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Nay Pyi Taw?
Nay Pyi Taw has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 33.4 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.