Air Quality
1.3/5
39.5 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Thaba-Tseka reports an annual PM2.5 of 39.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Thaba-Tseka
Lesotho
LesothoAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
39.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7373 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7373 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan–MarWorst months: Jun–Aug
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Thaba-Tseka reports an annual PM2.5 of 39.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Thaba-TsekaLesotho
LesothoAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
39.5µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7373 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5656 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6767 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7373 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
2525 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan–MarWorst months: Jun–Aug
Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Thaba-Tseka
Great fit
Decent fit
Things to consider in Thaba-Tseka
PM2.5 annual average of 39.5 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 Thaba-Tseka?
Why not Thaba-Tseka? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Thaba-Tseka's annual PM2.5 of 39.5 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Thaba-Tseka
▶How many sunny days does Thaba-Tseka have per year?
Thaba-Tseka averages approximately 312 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Thaba-Tseka?
Thaba-Tseka has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 39.5 µg/m³, classified as "Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Far exceeds WHO targets. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects likely.