What is the air quality in Rize?

Rize, Turkey has an annual US AQI of 67 (Polluted) and average PM2.5 of 17.5 µg/m³, ranking #2918 of 5856 cities. Main pollutant: PM2.5.

What is the cleanest month in Rize?

September is typically the cleanest month (AQI 63) and March the most polluted (AQI 71).

Where does Rize's air quality data come from?

PM2.5: 1998–2025 (satellite 1998–2024, model 2025). From satellite data, because no government monitor covers the city. Full sources are on the methodology page.

Rize, Turkey — Air Quality & Clean City Guide 2026

Rize Air Quality Data

Global rank	City	Continent	AQI	PM2.5
2918	Rize, Turkey	Africa & Middle East	AQI 67	PM2.5 17.5 µg/m³