Air Quality
1.2/5
40.1 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Ngaoundéré reports an annual PM2.5 of 40.1 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Ngaoundéré
Cameroon
CameroonAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
40.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
6363 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
9191 µg/m³ — Hazardous
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
6363 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
9191 µg/m³ — Hazardous
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Best months: Jun, Aug–SepWorst months: Jan–Mar
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Ngaoundéré reports an annual PM2.5 of 40.1 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
NgaoundéréCameroon
CameroonAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
40.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
6363 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
9191 µg/m³ — Hazardous
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
6363 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
9191 µg/m³ — Hazardous
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Best months: Jun, Aug–SepWorst months: Jan–Mar
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Ngaoundéré
Things to consider in Ngaoundéré
PM2.5 annual average of 40.1 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 Ngaoundéré?
Why not Ngaoundéré? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Ngaoundéré's annual PM2.5 of 40.1 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Ngaoundéré
▶How many sunny days does Ngaoundéré have per year?
Ngaoundéré averages approximately 250 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Ngaoundéré?
Ngaoundéré has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 40.1 µg/m³, classified as "Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Far exceeds WHO targets. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects likely.