City in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Air quality in Bhaktapur
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Bhaktapur was 23 µg/m³ in 2019, about 4.6 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Valley smog and brick-kiln dust make air poor Dec–Apr; kilns around Bhaktapur add to it.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 23 µg/m³ yearly average (2019). Measured at Bhaktapur.
- PM10: 33 µg/m³ (2019).
- Worst months: Dec–Apr.
Air quality across Nepal
Quick answers
Is the air in Bhaktapur bad?
Polluted: 23 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 4.6× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Dec–Apr.
When is the air worst in Bhaktapur?
Valley smog and brick-kiln dust make air poor Dec–Apr; kilns around Bhaktapur add to it.
How does Bhaktapur compare with the rest of Nepal?
People in Nepal breathe 53 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 23 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Nepal Tourism Board
- Bhaktapur Municipality
- Tribhuvan International Airport
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