City, Vietnam
Air quality in Hue
13.8PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Hue was 13.8 µg/m³ in 2020, about 2.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Air is usually clean.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 13.8 µg/m³ yearly average (2020). Measured at Hue.
Air quality across Vietnam
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | 13.8 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Can Tho | 16 µg/m³ | Polluted |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 27 µg/m³ | Very polluted |
| Hanoi | 47.9 µg/m³ | Severely polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in Hue bad?
Moderate: 13.8 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.8× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Hue?
Air is usually clean.
How does Hue compare with the rest of Vietnam?
People in Vietnam breathe 25 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 13.8 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Complex of Hue Monuments (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)
- Grab Vietnam
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 Spotted something out of date?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.