City in Isfahan Province, Iran
Air quality in Isfahan
Very polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Isfahan was 29.9 µg/m³ in 2016, about 6.0 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Industry and traffic haze affect air quality in winter; dust storms occur in summer.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 29.9 µg/m³ yearly average (2016). Measured at Isfahan.
- Worst months: Nov–Jan.
Air quality across Iran
Quick answers
Is the air in Isfahan bad?
Very polluted: 29.9 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 6.0× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Nov–Jan.
When is the air worst in Isfahan?
Industry and traffic haze affect air quality in winter; dust storms occur in summer.
How does Isfahan compare with the rest of Iran?
People in Iran breathe 40 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 29.9 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Iran e-visa portal
- UK FCDO travel advice: Iran
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