City in Paphos District, Cyprus
Air quality in Paphos
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Paphos was 13.9 µg/m³ in 2024, about 2.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Sahara dust episodes in spring and autumn can raise PM10; hazy days are worth avoiding for strenuous hikes.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 13.9 µg/m³ yearly average (2024). Measured at Paphos.
- Worst months: Mar–Apr, Oct.
- Recent average: 14 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
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Air quality across Cyprus
Quick answers
Is the air in Paphos bad?
Moderate: 13.9 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.8× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Mar–Apr, Oct.
When is the air worst in Paphos?
Sahara dust episodes in spring and autumn can raise PM10; hazy days are worth avoiding for strenuous hikes.
How does Paphos compare with the rest of Cyprus?
People in Cyprus breathe 16 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 13.9 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Cyprus by Bus
- Hermes Airports
- Visit Cyprus
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 Spotted something out of date?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.