City in Saint James, Jamaica
Air quality in Montego Bay
15.3PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Montego Bay was 15.3 µg/m³ in 2021, about 3.1 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 15.3 µg/m³ yearly average (2021). Measured at Montego Bay.
- Recent average: 15.5 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
|---|---|
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 |
Air quality across Jamaica
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston | 8 µg/m³ | Fairly clean |
| Montego Bay | 15.3 µg/m³ | Polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in Montego Bay bad?
Polluted: 15.3 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 3.1× the WHO guideline.
How does Montego Bay compare with the rest of Jamaica?
People in Jamaica breathe 22 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 15.3 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Jamaica Tourist Board
- Sangster International Airport
- Knutsford Express
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 Spotted something out of date?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.