City, Egypt
Air quality in Aswan
Severely polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Aswan was 313 µg/m³ in 2016, about 62.6 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Mostly clear air; dust from khamsin winds in spring.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 313 µg/m³ yearly average (2016). Measured at Aswan.
- PM10: 292.2 µg/m³ (2016).
Quick answers
Is the air in Aswan bad?
Severely polluted: 313 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 62.6× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Aswan?
Mostly clear air; dust from khamsin winds in spring.
How does Aswan compare with the rest of Egypt?
People in Egypt breathe 43 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 313 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
- EgyptAir
- UK FCDO travel advice: Egypt
Annual averages are measured values reported to the WHO; check a live map for today's air. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.