Air Quality
1.5/5
35.8 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Timbuktu reports an annual PM2.5 of 35.8 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Timbuktu
Mali
MaliAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
35.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5454 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
5050 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5454 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
5050 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Feb–Mar, May
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
Timbuktu reports an annual PM2.5 of 35.8 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
TimbuktuMali
MaliAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
35.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5454 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
5050 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5454 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
5050 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Poor
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Best months: Jul–SepWorst months: Feb–Mar, May
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 Timbuktu
Things to consider in Timbuktu
PM2.5 annual average of 35.8 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 Timbuktu?
Why not Timbuktu? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Timbuktu's annual PM2.5 of 35.8 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Timbuktu
▶How many sunny days does Timbuktu have per year?
Timbuktu averages approximately 345 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Timbuktu?
Timbuktu has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 35.8 µg/m³, classified as "Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Far exceeds WHO targets. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects likely.