AddAir quality in Chicago
Air quality index (AQI⁺) and PM2.5 air pollution in Chicago • 226.7K Followers • 01:00, Oct 21 Local time
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US AQI⁺Moderate
Main pollutant:
PM2.5
10.9 µg/m³
11°
2 km/h
100 %
Hourly forecast
Chicago air quality index (AQI⁺) forecast
Daily forecast
Chicago air quality index (AQI⁺) forecast
| Today | 70 |  | 20° 8° |  6 km/h | 75% |
| Thu | 74 |  | 19° 10° | 10 km/h | 86% |
| Fri | 81 | | 21° 10° | 11 km/h | 53% |
Air pollutants
What is the current air quality in Chicago?
PM2.5 concentration is currently 2.2 times the World Health Organization annual PM2.5 guideline value.
Health recommendations
 Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
 Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air Get a monitor |
 Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors Get a mask |
 Sensitive groups should run an air purifier Get an air purifier |
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Pollen
What is the pollen count in Chicago today?
Index
Low
 Tree None | 0% |
 Grass None | 0% |
 Weed Low | 25% |
Source:
wetter.comHealth recommendations
Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air Get a monitor |
Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors Get a mask |
Sensitive groups should run an air purifier Get an air purifier |
Pollen
What is the pollen count in Chicago today?
Index
Low
Tree None | 0% |
Grass None | 0% |
Weed Low | 25% |
Source:
wetter.comProtect yourself from air pollution in Chicago
Monitor the air you breathe
Get accurate AirVisual air quality readings and real-time insights for cleaner air. Monitors that reveal pollution sources, highlight when air purifier use is needed.
Medical grade air purifiers
Trusted worldwide, the HealthPro Series uses HyperHEPA technology. Filters ultrafine particles other air purifiers miss, delivering medical-grade protection.
Powerful, stylish air purifiers
Compact and powerful, the Atem Series combines Swiss engineering with high-performance air purification, filtering ultrafine particles with HyperHEPA technology.
Most polluted locations near Chicago
Worldwide AQI⁺ ranking
Station ranking
Real-time AQI⁺ station ranking for stations in Chicago
Historic air quality near Chicago
History
Historic air quality graph for Chicago
Historic air quality near Chicago
History
Historic air quality graph for Chicago
Most polluted locations near Chicago
Worldwide AQI⁺ rankingStation ranking
Real-time AQI⁺ station ranking for stations in Chicago
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Where is the cleanest air quality in Chicago?
- CHI_TAFT0
- Kappa18
- Washington Park 122
- Lakeview, Chicago31
- Soldier Field31
- Ogden School38
- 884-898 W Buckingham Pl41
- 2215 W Cortez St42
- Honore and Avondale42
- Nettelhorst43
- CHI_SP47
- Mount Greenwood Park51
- Lake View54
- 99-65 W 57th Pl55
- West Lawn55
- 9330 S Kreiter Ave57
- Mayfair Collocation 357
- Avondale59
- 5131-5147 N Christiana Ave61
- 6101-6199 N Knox Ave61
- South Loop62
- 3801-3899 N Lawndale Ave67
- Roof deck67
- Logan Square71
- Prairie District, South Loop, Chicago71
- Wicker Park, Chicago75
- Avalon Park station78
- Wells & Ontario Bus Station79
- S Damen Ave and 54th81
- West Town81
- Portage Park - Chicago83
- Chicago-Logan Square84
- West Albany Park, Chicago85
- S. Ashland Ave. and 45th87
- CHI_COM88
- Andersonville90
- Milwaukee/Division/Paulina91
- Avondale station96
- Little Village Lawndale High School111
- 3664-3700 S Iron St120
