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)
28
Good
Lake Forest, Illinois
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
2.16 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
6.88 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
30.49 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.45 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
3.72 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.14 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Lake Forest, Illinois
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AQI 29
Good
2.73μg/m³
PM2.5
9.61μg/m³
PM10
31.24ppb
O3
1.00ppb
SO2
3.59ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
CO
AQI 29
Good
2.21μg/m³
PM2.5
5.05μg/m³
PM10
30.94ppb
O3
1.13ppb
SO2
3.78ppb
NO2
0.15ppm
CO
AQI 31
Good
2.71μg/m³
PM2.5
11.93μg/m³
PM10
32.76ppb
O3
1.01ppb
SO2
3.61ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
CO
AQI 29
Good
2.55μg/m³
PM2.5
8.00μg/m³
PM10
31.05ppb
O3
1.13ppb
SO2
3.81ppb
NO2
0.15ppm
CO
AQI 28
Good
2.75μg/m³
PM2.5
12.08μg/m³
PM10
29.54ppb
O3
1.05ppb
SO2
3.70ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
CO
AQI 29
Good
2.63μg/m³
PM2.5
11.94μg/m³
PM10
31.22ppb
O3
1.01ppb
SO2
3.56ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
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 12:00:00 on 2026-03-17.
The best air quality in Lake Forest, Illinois was recorded at 03:00:00 on 2026-03-17.
The real-time air quality index in Lake Forest, Illinois is 28, 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 2.162 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 6.883 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Lake Forest, Illinois is 0.142 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 0.45 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 30.493 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 3.723 ppb.
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