Air Quality
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78.1 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Peshawar reports an annual PM2.5 of 78.1 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Peshawar
Pakistan
PakistanAnnual Average
HazardousWHO annual classification
78.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
133133 µg/m³ — Hazardous
108108 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4444 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
8888 µg/m³ — Hazardous
116116 µg/m³ — Hazardous
190190 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
133133 µg/m³ — Hazardous
108108 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4444 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
8888 µg/m³ — Hazardous
116116 µg/m³ — Hazardous
190190 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Best months: Apr–JunWorst months: Jan, Nov–Dec
Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Peshawar reports an annual PM2.5 of 78.1 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
PeshawarPakistan
PakistanAnnual Average
HazardousWHO annual classification
78.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
133133 µg/m³ — Hazardous
108108 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4444 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
8888 µg/m³ — Hazardous
116116 µg/m³ — Hazardous
190190 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
133133 µg/m³ — Hazardous
108108 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4444 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
8888 µg/m³ — Hazardous
116116 µg/m³ — Hazardous
190190 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Best months: Apr–JunWorst months: Jan, Nov–Dec
Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Peshawar
Things to consider in Peshawar
PM2.5 annual average of 78.1 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 Peshawar?
Why not Peshawar? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Peshawar's annual PM2.5 of 78.1 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Peshawar
▶How many sunny days does Peshawar have per year?
Peshawar averages approximately 289 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Peshawar?
Peshawar has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 78.1 µg/m³, classified as "Hazardous" by WHO standards. Emergency conditions. Avoid outdoor exposure.