Air Quality
1.7/5
32.8 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Ouahigouya reports an annual PM2.5 of 32.8 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Ouahigouya
Burkina Faso
Burkina FasoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
32.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5050 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5050 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 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
Ouahigouya reports an annual PM2.5 of 32.8 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
OuahigouyaBurkina Faso
Burkina FasoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
32.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5050 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5050 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 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 Ouahigouya
Things to consider in Ouahigouya
PM2.5 annual average of 32.8 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 Ouahigouya?
Why not Ouahigouya? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 32.8 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Ouahigouya sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Ouahigouya
▶How many sunny days does Ouahigouya have per year?
Ouahigouya averages approximately 323 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Ouahigouya?
Ouahigouya has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 32.8 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.