Air Quality
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15.2 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Puerto Cortez reports an annual PM2.5 of 15.2 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Puerto Cortez
Honduras
HondurasAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
15.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Feb, Sep, NovWorst months: Apr, Jun–Jul
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Puerto Cortez reports an annual PM2.5 of 15.2 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Puerto CortezHonduras
HondurasAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
15.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Feb, Sep, NovWorst months: Apr, Jun–Jul
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Puerto Cortez
Things to consider in Puerto Cortez
PM2.5 annual average of 15.2 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 Puerto Cortez?
Why not Puerto Cortez? Honestly, air quality could be better — Puerto Cortez's 15.2 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Puerto Cortez
▶How many sunny days does Puerto Cortez have per year?
Puerto Cortez averages approximately 269 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Puerto Cortez?
Puerto Cortez has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 15.2 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.