Air Quality
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16.5 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Târgu Jiu reports an annual PM2.5 of 16.5 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Târgu Jiu
Romania
RomaniaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
16.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: May–Jun, AugWorst months: Jan, Nov–Dec
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Târgu Jiu reports an annual PM2.5 of 16.5 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Târgu JiuRomania
RomaniaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
16.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2222 µg/m³ — Moderate
1818 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1010 µg/m³ — Fair
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: May–Jun, AugWorst months: Jan, Nov–Dec
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Târgu Jiu
Things to consider in Târgu Jiu
PM2.5 annual average of 16.5 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 Târgu Jiu?
Why not Târgu Jiu? Honestly, air quality could be better — Târgu Jiu's 16.5 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Târgu Jiu
▶How many sunny days does Târgu Jiu have per year?
Târgu Jiu averages approximately 192 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Târgu Jiu?
Târgu Jiu has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 16.5 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.