Stay updated with real-time air quality in Lake Forest, 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)
20
Good
Lake Forest, Illinois
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
2.05 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
5.76 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
21.95 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.44 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
5.29 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.20 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Lake Forest, Illinois
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AQI 25
Good
2.40μg/m³
PM2.5
8.29μg/m³
PM10
26.93ppb
O3
0.51ppb
SO2
7.25ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 20
Good
1.87μg/m³
PM2.5
3.45μg/m³
PM10
22.43ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
5.87ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 24
Good
2.24μg/m³
PM2.5
8.31μg/m³
PM10
25.83ppb
O3
0.50ppb
SO2
7.09ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 20
Good
2.14μg/m³
PM2.5
5.63μg/m³
PM10
21.66ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
5.75ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 22
Good
2.51μg/m³
PM2.5
9.58μg/m³
PM10
24.14ppb
O3
0.50ppb
SO2
6.06ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 25
Good
2.58μg/m³
PM2.5
9.56μg/m³
PM10
26.69ppb
O3
0.51ppb
SO2
7.02ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
Air quality measurements for Illinois, USA meet strict US EPA standards. These measurements are collected from reliable sources, including satellites and ground-based monitoring systems. Advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques are applied to the data, factoring in variables such as traffic and population density, to ensure precision and reliability.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
Air quality data for Lake Forest, Illinois is updated on an hourly basis.
The worst air quality in Lake Forest, Illinois was recorded at 10:00:00 on 2026-03-10.
The best air quality in Lake Forest, Illinois was recorded at 07:00:00 on 2026-03-11.
The real-time air quality index in Lake Forest, Illinois is 20, currently categorized as Good.
The most common pollutant in Lake Forest, Illinois is O3.
If the air quality in Lake Forest, Illinois is poor, limit outdoor activities and use a mask to safeguard your health.
The measured PM2.5 levels in Lake Forest, Illinois at present are 2.052 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 5.758 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Lake Forest, Illinois is 0.199 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 0.439 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 21.95 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 5.29 ppb.
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