Air Quality
1.8/5
32.5 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Kpalimé reports an annual PM2.5 of 32.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Kpalimé
Togo
TogoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
32.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7373 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7373 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Best months: May–Jun, SepWorst months: Jan–Feb, Dec
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
Kpalimé reports an annual PM2.5 of 32.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
KpaliméTogo
TogoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
32.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7373 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7373 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Best months: May–Jun, SepWorst months: Jan–Feb, Dec
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 Kpalimé
Things to consider in Kpalimé
PM2.5 annual average of 32.5 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 Kpalimé?
Why not Kpalimé? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 32.5 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Kpalimé sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Kpalimé
▶How many sunny days does Kpalimé have per year?
Kpalimé averages approximately 228 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Kpalimé?
Kpalimé has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 32.5 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.