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)
62
Moderate
Lake Forest, Illinois
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Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
14.66 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
41.34 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
29.55 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
2.87 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
2.15 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.23 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Lake Forest, Illinois
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AQI 64
Moderate
16.28μg/m³
PM2.5
78.01μg/m³
PM10
27.00ppb
O3
0.71ppb
SO2
2.21ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
CO
AQI 64
Moderate
16.27μg/m³
PM2.5
33.70μg/m³
PM10
29.23ppb
O3
0.92ppb
SO2
1.97ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 64
Moderate
16.22μg/m³
PM2.5
77.82μg/m³
PM10
27.22ppb
O3
0.80ppb
SO2
2.19ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
CO
AQI 64
Moderate
16.28μg/m³
PM2.5
45.06μg/m³
PM10
29.19ppb
O3
0.93ppb
SO2
1.98ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 64
Moderate
16.17μg/m³
PM2.5
76.98μg/m³
PM10
27.43ppb
O3
0.86ppb
SO2
2.09ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
CO
AQI 64
Moderate
16.32μg/m³
PM2.5
77.99μg/m³
PM10
27.43ppb
O3
0.72ppb
SO2
2.18ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
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 05:00:00 on 2026-08-23.
The best air quality in Lake Forest, Illinois was recorded at 03:00:00 on 2026-08-23.
The real-time air quality index in Lake Forest, Illinois is 62, currently categorized as Moderate.
The most common pollutant in Lake Forest, Illinois is PM2.5.
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 14.657 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 41.341 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Lake Forest, Illinois is 0.226 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 2.872 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 29.553 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 2.153 ppb.
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