Air Quality
1.4/5
37.5 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Qom reports an annual PM2.5 of 37.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Qom
Iran
IranAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
37.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Jan, Aug, OctWorst months: May, Jul, Sep
Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Qom reports an annual PM2.5 of 37.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
QomIran
IranAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
37.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Jan, Aug, OctWorst months: May, Jul, Sep
Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Qom
Things to consider in Qom
PM2.5 annual average of 37.5 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 Qom?
Why not Qom? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Qom's annual PM2.5 of 37.5 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Qom
▶How many sunny days does Qom have per year?
Qom averages approximately 321 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Qom?
Qom has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 37.5 µg/m³, classified as "Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Far exceeds WHO targets. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects likely.