Air Quality
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15.8 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Nkhotakota reports an annual PM2.5 of 15.8 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Nkhotakota
Malawi
MalawiAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
15.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
9.89.8 µg/m³ — Good
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
8.58.5 µg/m³ — Good
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
9.89.8 µg/m³ — Good
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
8.58.5 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Apr–JunWorst months: Aug–Oct
Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Nkhotakota reports an annual PM2.5 of 15.8 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
NkhotakotaMalawi
MalawiAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
15.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
9.89.8 µg/m³ — Good
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
8.58.5 µg/m³ — Good
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
9.89.8 µg/m³ — Good
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
8.58.5 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Apr–JunWorst months: Aug–Oct
Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Nkhotakota
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Nkhotakota
PM2.5 annual average of 15.8 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 Nkhotakota?
Why not Nkhotakota? Honestly, air quality could be better — Nkhotakota's 15.8 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Nkhotakota
▶How many sunny days does Nkhotakota have per year?
Nkhotakota averages approximately 296 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Nkhotakota?
Nkhotakota has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 15.8 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.