Air Quality
2.2/5
27.9 µg/m³Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Sidon reports an annual PM2.5 of 27.9 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Sidon
Lebanon
LebanonAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
27.9µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jun–AugWorst months: Jan–Feb, Dec
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Sidon reports an annual PM2.5 of 27.9 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
SidonLebanon
LebanonAnnual Average
PoorWHO annual classification
27.9µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
Best months: Jun–AugWorst months: Jan–Feb, Dec
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Sidon
Things to consider in Sidon
PM2.5 annual average of 27.9 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 Sidon?
Why not Sidon? Honestly, air quality is a meaningful downside — at 27.9 µg/m³ annual PM2.5, Sidon sits above the EU limit, which may matter for allergy sufferers or long-term residents.
Frequently asked about Sidon
▶How many sunny days does Sidon have per year?
Sidon averages approximately 312 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Sidon?
Sidon has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 27.9 µg/m³, classified as "Poor" by WHO standards. Significantly above WHO targets. Increased health risk, especially outdoors.