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)
56
Moderate
Des Plaines, Illinois
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
12.08 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
52.32 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
43.83 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
1.39 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
8.63 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.26 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Moderate
Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, Illinois
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AQI 58
Moderate
12.60μg/m³
PM2.5
54.13μg/m³
PM10
41.24ppb
O3
1.84ppb
SO2
6.50ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
12.25μg/m³
PM2.5
49.93μg/m³
PM10
43.77ppb
O3
1.80ppb
SO2
6.54ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 58
Moderate
13.00μg/m³
PM2.5
54.63μg/m³
PM10
42.64ppb
O3
1.85ppb
SO2
6.46ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 58
Moderate
12.60μg/m³
PM2.5
47.19μg/m³
PM10
46.20ppb
O3
1.77ppb
SO2
6.52ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
12.42μg/m³
PM2.5
52.37μg/m³
PM10
40.01ppb
O3
1.82ppb
SO2
6.75ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 58
Moderate
12.63μg/m³
PM2.5
49.17μg/m³
PM10
44.05ppb
O3
1.79ppb
SO2
6.52ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
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 2026-10-22.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Des Plaines, Illinois was observed at 03:00:00 on 2026-10-22.
The current air quality in Des Plaines, Illinois is 56, 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 12.083 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 52.319 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 0.257 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 1.392 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 43.83 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 8.633 ppb.
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