What is the air quality in Mazar-i-Sharif?

Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan has an annual US AQI of 133 (Polluted) and average PM2.5 of 51.4 µg/m³, ranking #5448 of 5856 cities. Main pollutant: PM2.5.

What is the cleanest month in Mazar-i-Sharif?

February is typically the cleanest month (AQI 110) and September the most polluted (AQI 149).

Where does Mazar-i-Sharif's air quality data come from?

PM2.5: 1998–2024 (satellite). From satellite data, because no government monitor covers the city. Full sources are on the methodology page.

Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan — Air Quality & Clean City Guide 2026

Mazar-i-Sharif Air Quality Data

Global rank	City	Continent	AQI	PM2.5
5448	Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan	Asia	AQI 133	PM2.5 51.4 µg/m³