Air Quality
1.4/5
36.2 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Zouérat 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.
Zouérat
Mauritania
MauritaniaAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
36.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4949 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4949 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan, Apr, DecWorst 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
Zouérat 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.
ZouératMauritania
MauritaniaAnnual Average
UnhealthyWHO annual classification
36.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4949 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
3636 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
3030 µg/m³ — Poor
5353 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5555 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4949 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4747 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
2828 µg/m³ — Poor
2727 µg/m³ — Poor
2424 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan, Apr, DecWorst 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 Zouérat
Things to consider in Zouérat
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 Zouérat?
Why not Zouérat? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Zouérat'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 Zouérat
▶How many sunny days does Zouérat have per year?
Zouérat averages approximately 338 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Zouérat?
Zouérat 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.