Air Quality
4.8/5
6.5 µg/m³Good
Air Quality Profile
Taupo reports an annual PM2.5 of 6.5 µg/m³. That's close to the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³) and well inside historically healthy ranges.
Taupo
New Zealand
New ZealandAnnual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
6.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.06.0 µg/m³ — Good
6.86.8 µg/m³ — Good
7.37.3 µg/m³ — Good
7.07.0 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
7.47.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.16.1 µg/m³ — Good
5.85.8 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.06.0 µg/m³ — Good
6.86.8 µg/m³ — Good
7.37.3 µg/m³ — Good
7.07.0 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
7.47.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.16.1 µg/m³ — Good
5.85.8 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: Feb, Oct–NovWorst months: Apr–May, Aug
Good5–10 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Taupo reports an annual PM2.5 of 6.5 µg/m³. That's close to the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³) and well inside historically healthy ranges.
TaupoNew Zealand
New ZealandAnnual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
6.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.06.0 µg/m³ — Good
6.86.8 µg/m³ — Good
7.37.3 µg/m³ — Good
7.07.0 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
7.47.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.16.1 µg/m³ — Good
5.85.8 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.06.0 µg/m³ — Good
6.86.8 µg/m³ — Good
7.37.3 µg/m³ — Good
7.07.0 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
7.47.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.16.1 µg/m³ — Good
5.85.8 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: Feb, Oct–NovWorst months: Apr–May, Aug
Good5–10 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Taupo
Great fit
Decent fit
Frequently asked about Taupo
▶How many sunny days does Taupo have per year?
Taupo averages approximately 159 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Taupo?
Taupo has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 6.5 µg/m³, classified as "Good" by WHO standards. Within WHO interim target 4. Low health risk for most people.