Air Quality
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17.0 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Nkhata Bay reports an annual PM2.5 of 17.0 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Nkhata Bay
Malawi
MalawiAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
17.0µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: May–Jun, DecWorst months: Aug–Oct
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Nkhata Bay reports an annual PM2.5 of 17.0 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Nkhata BayMalawi
MalawiAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
17.0µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: May–Jun, DecWorst months: Aug–Oct
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Nkhata Bay
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Nkhata Bay
PM2.5 annual average of 17.0 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 Nkhata Bay?
Why not Nkhata Bay? Honestly, air quality could be better — Nkhata Bay's 17.0 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Nkhata Bay
▶How many sunny days does Nkhata Bay have per year?
Nkhata Bay averages approximately 287 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Nkhata Bay?
Nkhata Bay has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 17.0 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.