Helsinki Air Quality & DIY Air Purifiers

How Clean Air Kits Help Helsinki Residents Breathe Easier

Helsinki's Air Quality Overview

~5-7 µg/m³
PM2.5 Annual Mean (2024)
Hyvä air quality rating
660 000 (seutukunta: 1,5 miljoonaa)
Population
Residents potentially affected by air pollution
5 µg/m³
WHO 2021 Guideline
Global recommended annual safe level for PM2.5

Air Quality Impact in Helsinki

Key Air Quality Facts

  • PM2.5 Levels: ~5-7 µg/m³ - Hyvä air quality rating for a major European city
  • Main Concerns: Talvilämmitys, nastarenkaiden aiheuttama katupöly, sataman laivaliikennepäästöt
  • Health Impact: Yleisesti hyvä ilmanlaatu, WHO-ohjearvojen mukainen suurimman osan vuodesta
  • Improvement Measures: Vahva joukkoliikenne, sähköautojen yleistyminen, päästövähennysohjelmit
  • Regulatory Oversight: Ilmatieteen laitos, HSY (Helsingin seudun ympäristöpalvelut)

Popular Helsinki Districts

Residents in Kamppi, Kallio, and Töölö particularly benefit from indoor air purification due to higher urban density and traffic.

PM2.5 Levels vs WHO Guidelines

WHO Safe
5 µg/m³
Helsinki
~5-7 µg/m³
WHO Interim
10 µg/m³

*WHO 2021 Guidelines. Helsinki air quality compared to global standards.

How DIY Air Purifiers Help Helsinki Residents

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Official Data Sources & Air Quality Information

Helsinki Air Quality Authority

Official monitoring and regulation by Ilmatieteen laitos, HSY (Helsingin seudun ympäristöpalvelut)

European Environment Agency

EU-wide air quality standards and monitoring (EEA)

eea.europa.eu →

WHO Air Quality Guidelines

2021 Global Air Quality Guidelines for PM2.5, NO₂, and other pollutants

who.int/air-quality →

IQAir World Air Quality Report

Real-time and historical air quality data for cities worldwide

iqair.com →

Understanding WHO Air Quality Guidelines (2021)

Pollutant WHO Guideline (Annual) Helsinki 2024 Status
PM2.5 5 µg/m³ ~5-7 µg/m³ (Hyvä)
PM10 15 µg/m³ Generally monitored and compliant
NO₂ 10 µg/m³ Improving across European cities

Note: Vahva joukkoliikenne, sähköautojen yleistyminen, päästövähennysohjelmit