Stay updated with real-time air quality in Des Plaines, Illinois featuring accurate data on AQI, PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, SO2, and CO levels. Use our interactive map and detailed forecasts to monitor pollution trends, manage health risks, and plan your daily activities with confidence.
Live AQI (Air Quality Index)
27
Good
Des Plaines, Illinois
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Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
5.38 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
22.94 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
29.44 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.29 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
6.00 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.25 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Des Plaines, Illinois
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AQI 33
Good
6.00μg/m³
PM2.5
26.41μg/m³
PM10
27.46ppb
O3
0.28ppb
SO2
9.43ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.44μg/m³
PM2.5
22.89μg/m³
PM10
28.43ppb
O3
0.28ppb
SO2
9.11ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
6.19μg/m³
PM2.5
27.36μg/m³
PM10
27.37ppb
O3
0.28ppb
SO2
9.41ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.23μg/m³
PM2.5
21.15μg/m³
PM10
29.14ppb
O3
0.27ppb
SO2
8.81ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
5.76μg/m³
PM2.5
24.42μg/m³
PM10
27.70ppb
O3
0.28ppb
SO2
9.28ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.34μg/m³
PM2.5
21.96μg/m³
PM10
28.68ppb
O3
0.28ppb
SO2
8.97ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
Air quality data and pollutant measurements for Illinois, USA adhere to strict US EPA standards. The data is collected from multiple reliable sources, including satellites and ground-based monitoring stations. This data is further analyzed and enhanced using machine learning and advanced algorithms that factor in elements such as traffic and population density, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
The air quality for Des Plaines, Illinois is updated every hour.
The worst air quality in Des Plaines, Illinois in the last 24 hours was observed at 02:00:00 on 2026-03-10.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Des Plaines, Illinois was observed at 08:00:00 on 2026-03-10.
The current air quality in Des Plaines, Illinois is 27, categorized as Good based on real-time data.
The most common pollutant in Des Plaines, Illinois is O3.
If the air quality in Des Plaines, Illinois is poor, consider staying indoors and wearing a mask to protect yourself.
The current PM2.5 concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 5.381 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 22.937 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 0.247 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 0.294 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 29.443 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 6.001 ppb.
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