Air Quality
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23.7 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Quetzaltenango reports an annual PM2.5 of 23.7 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Quetzaltenango
Guatemala
GuatemalaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
23.7µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Feb–Mar, NovWorst months: Apr–May, Sep
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Quetzaltenango reports an annual PM2.5 of 23.7 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
QuetzaltenangoGuatemala
GuatemalaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
23.7µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2323 µg/m³ — Moderate
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Feb–Mar, NovWorst months: Apr–May, Sep
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Quetzaltenango
Things to consider in Quetzaltenango
PM2.5 annual average of 23.7 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 Quetzaltenango?
Why not Quetzaltenango? Honestly, air quality could be better — Quetzaltenango's 23.7 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Quetzaltenango
▶How many sunny days does Quetzaltenango have per year?
Quetzaltenango averages approximately 250 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Quetzaltenango?
Quetzaltenango has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 23.7 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.