Air Quality
1.7/5
33.3 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Pouytenga reports an annual PM2.5 of 33.3 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Pouytenga
Burkina Faso
Burkina FasoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
33.3µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4444 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4444 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Jan–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
Pouytenga reports an annual PM2.5 of 33.3 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
PouytengaBurkina Faso
Burkina FasoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
33.3µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4444 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4444 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5151 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Jan–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 Pouytenga
Things to consider in Pouytenga
PM2.5 annual average of 33.3 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 Pouytenga?
Why not Pouytenga? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 33.3 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Pouytenga sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Pouytenga
▶How many sunny days does Pouytenga have per year?
Pouytenga averages approximately 317 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Pouytenga?
Pouytenga has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 33.3 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.