Capital city, Russia
Air quality in Moscow
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Moscow was 14 µg/m³ in 2016, about 2.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Smog is rare; summer fires in the region occasionally send smoke across the city.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 14 µg/m³ yearly average (2016). Measured at Moscow.
- PM10: 28 µg/m³ (2016).
Quick answers
Is the air in Moscow bad?
Moderate: 14 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.8× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Moscow?
Smog is rare; summer fires in the region occasionally send smoke across the city.
How does Moscow compare with the rest of Russia?
People in Russia breathe 12 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 14 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Moscow Metro
- Sheremetyevo Airport
- Domodedovo Airport
- Aeroexpress
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 Spotted something out of date?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.