City in Yazd Province, Iran
Air quality in Yazd
Very polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Yazd was 29 µg/m³ in 2020, about 5.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Dust and sandstorms occur, especially in late spring and summer.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 29 µg/m³ yearly average (2020). Measured at Yazd.
- Worst months: May–Jul.
- Recent average: 34.8 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
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Air quality across Iran
Quick answers
Is the air in Yazd bad?
Very polluted: 29 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 5.8× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in May–Jul.
When is the air worst in Yazd?
Dust and sandstorms occur, especially in late spring and summer.
How does Yazd compare with the rest of Iran?
People in Iran breathe 40 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 29 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
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 Spotted something out of date?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.