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)
22
Good
Des Plaines, Illinois
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
3.55 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
14.82 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
20.03 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.27 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
6.32 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.21 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Des Plaines, Illinois
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AQI 20
Good
3.37μg/m³
PM2.5
15.01μg/m³
PM10
21.85ppb
O3
0.36ppb
SO2
10.71ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 20
Good
3.34μg/m³
PM2.5
14.29μg/m³
PM10
22.16ppb
O3
0.37ppb
SO2
10.55ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 20
Good
3.30μg/m³
PM2.5
14.41μg/m³
PM10
22.36ppb
O3
0.37ppb
SO2
10.20ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 21
Good
3.24μg/m³
PM2.5
12.92μg/m³
PM10
22.87ppb
O3
0.37ppb
SO2
10.06ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 20
Good
3.38μg/m³
PM2.5
14.86μg/m³
PM10
21.63ppb
O3
0.36ppb
SO2
11.48ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 20
Good
3.27μg/m³
PM2.5
13.44μg/m³
PM10
22.50ppb
O3
0.37ppb
SO2
10.43ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
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 2026-03-10.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Des Plaines, Illinois was observed at 03:00:00 on 2026-03-11.
The current air quality in Des Plaines, Illinois is 22, categorized as Good 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 3.551 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 14.816 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 0.207 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 0.268 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 20.03 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Des Plaines, Illinois is 6.315 ppb.
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