Air Quality
1.4/5
36.2 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Tahoua reports an annual PM2.5 of 36.2 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Tahoua
Niger
NigerAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
36.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
8080 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5858 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
8080 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5858 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Jan–Mar
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Tahoua reports an annual PM2.5 of 36.2 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
TahouaNiger
NigerAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
36.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
8080 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5858 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4242 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
8080 µg/m³ — Hazardous
5858 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3333 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
3838 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Jan–Mar
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Tahoua
Things to consider in Tahoua
PM2.5 annual average of 36.2 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 Tahoua?
Why not Tahoua? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Tahoua's annual PM2.5 of 36.2 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Tahoua
▶How many sunny days does Tahoua have per year?
Tahoua averages approximately 342 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Tahoua?
Tahoua has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 36.2 µg/m³, classified as "Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Far exceeds WHO targets. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects likely.