Air Quality
4.5/5
8.1 µg/m³Good
Air Quality Profile
Plauen reports an annual PM2.5 of 8.1 µg/m³. That's close to the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³) and well inside historically healthy ranges.
Plauen
Germany
GermanyAnnual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
8.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
9.89.8 µg/m³ — Good
8.28.2 µg/m³ — Good
9.99.9 µg/m³ — Good
9.79.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.47.4 µg/m³ — Good
8.28.2 µg/m³ — Good
5.55.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.26.2 µg/m³ — Good
7.67.6 µg/m³ — Good
6.66.6 µg/m³ — Good
9.49.4 µg/m³ — Good
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
9.89.8 µg/m³ — Good
8.28.2 µg/m³ — Good
9.99.9 µg/m³ — Good
9.79.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.47.4 µg/m³ — Good
8.28.2 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5.55.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.26.2 µg/m³ — Good
7.67.6 µg/m³ — Good
6.66.6 µg/m³ — Good
9.49.4 µg/m³ — Good
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: Jul–Aug, OctWorst months: Jan, Mar–Apr
Good5–10 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Plauen reports an annual PM2.5 of 8.1 µg/m³. That's close to the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³) and well inside historically healthy ranges.
PlauenGermany
GermanyAnnual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
8.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
9.89.8 µg/m³ — Good
8.28.2 µg/m³ — Good
9.99.9 µg/m³ — Good
9.79.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.47.4 µg/m³ — Good
8.28.2 µg/m³ — Good
5.55.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.26.2 µg/m³ — Good
7.67.6 µg/m³ — Good
6.66.6 µg/m³ — Good
9.49.4 µg/m³ — Good
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
9.89.8 µg/m³ — Good
8.28.2 µg/m³ — Good
9.99.9 µg/m³ — Good
9.79.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.47.4 µg/m³ — Good
8.28.2 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5.55.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.26.2 µg/m³ — Good
7.67.6 µg/m³ — Good
6.66.6 µg/m³ — Good
9.49.4 µg/m³ — Good
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: Jul–Aug, OctWorst months: Jan, Mar–Apr
Good5–10 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Plauen
Great fit
About Plauen
Mobility
▶WalkabilityVery Walkable
Measured: WALK index 72.3/100 — hilly ground, strong daily-errand access, lively street environment.
(Access credit 67%, comfort 71% over DEGURBA footprint.)
▶Public TransitExcellent
Frequently asked about Plauen
▶How many sunny days does Plauen have per year?
Plauen averages approximately 127 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶How walkable is Plauen?
Plauen has a walkability score of 3.6 out of 5. Measured: WALK index 72.3/100 — hilly ground, strong daily-errand access, lively street environment. (Access credit 67%, comfort 71% over DEGURBA footprint.)
▶What is the air quality in Plauen?
Plauen has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 8.1 µg/m³, classified as "Good" by WHO standards. Within WHO interim target 4. Low health risk for most people.