Air Quality
1.5/5
35.0 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Qacha’s Nek reports an annual PM2.5 of 35.0 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Qacha’s Nek
Lesotho
LesothoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
35.0µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6161 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6161 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan–Feb, NovWorst months: Jun–Aug
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 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
Qacha’s Nek reports an annual PM2.5 of 35.0 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Qacha’s NekLesotho
LesothoAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
35.0µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6161 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5959 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6161 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1919 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan–Feb, NovWorst months: Jun–Aug
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 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 Qacha’s Nek
Things to consider in Qacha’s Nek
PM2.5 annual average of 35.0 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 Qacha’s Nek?
Why not Qacha’s Nek? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 35.0 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Qacha’s Nek sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Qacha’s Nek
▶How many sunny days does Qacha’s Nek have per year?
Qacha’s Nek averages approximately 308 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Qacha’s Nek?
Qacha’s Nek has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 35.0 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.