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)
60
Moderate
Des Plaines, Illinois
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
13.82 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
60.80 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
18.14 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.54 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
6.38 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.15 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, Illinois
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AQI 62
Moderate
15.06μg/m³
PM2.5
65.27μg/m³
PM10
15.76ppb
O3
0.48ppb
SO2
8.00ppb
NO2
0.19ppm
CO
AQI 62
Moderate
14.89μg/m³
PM2.5
62.40μg/m³
PM10
15.58ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
8.02ppb
NO2
0.19ppm
CO
AQI 62
Moderate
14.83μg/m³
PM2.5
61.86μg/m³
PM10
15.59ppb
O3
0.48ppb
SO2
8.09ppb
NO2
0.19ppm
CO
AQI 62
Moderate
14.51μg/m³
PM2.5
56.17μg/m³
PM10
15.27ppb
O3
0.50ppb
SO2
8.09ppb
NO2
0.19ppm
CO
AQI 62
Moderate
15.04μg/m³
PM2.5
64.01μg/m³
PM10
15.82ppb
O3
0.48ppb
SO2
7.83ppb
NO2
0.19ppm
CO
AQI 62
Moderate
14.65μg/m³
PM2.5
58.86μg/m³
PM10
15.47ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
8.05ppb
NO2
0.19ppm
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 04:00:00 on 2025-12-10.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Des Plaines, Illinois was observed at 08:00:00 on 2025-12-09.
The current air quality in Des Plaines, Illinois is 60, categorized as Moderate based on real-time data.
The most common pollutant in Des Plaines, Illinois is PM2.5.
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 13.823 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 60.801 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 0.151 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 0.543 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 18.141 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 6.376 ppb.
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