Air Quality
2.1/5
28.5 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Pakxan reports an annual PM2.5 of 28.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Pakxan
Laos
LaosAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
28.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5050 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5050 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jun–AugWorst 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
Pakxan reports an annual PM2.5 of 28.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
PakxanLaos
LaosAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
28.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5050 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5050 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4343 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jun–AugWorst 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 Pakxan
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Pakxan
PM2.5 annual average of 28.5 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 Pakxan?
Why not Pakxan? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 28.5 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Pakxan sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Pakxan
▶How many sunny days does Pakxan have per year?
Pakxan averages approximately 243 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Pakxan?
Pakxan has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 28.5 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.