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)
67
Moderate
Lake Forest, Illinois
Last updated: ... (Local time)

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Fine
Moderate
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Very poor
Hazardous
18.35 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
47.01 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
43.34 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.84 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
24.20 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.28 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Lake Forest, Illinois
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AQI 69
Moderate
18.95μg/m³
PM2.5
54.46μg/m³
PM10
49.87ppb
O3
0.99ppb
SO2
12.97ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 66
Moderate
17.46μg/m³
PM2.5
39.35μg/m³
PM10
45.57ppb
O3
1.33ppb
SO2
8.65ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 60
Moderate
13.82μg/m³
PM2.5
56.53μg/m³
PM10
42.88ppb
O3
1.01ppb
SO2
12.46ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 64
Moderate
15.88μg/m³
PM2.5
42.94μg/m³
PM10
45.38ppb
O3
1.34ppb
SO2
8.69ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 58
Moderate
13.05μg/m³
PM2.5
52.94μg/m³
PM10
51.16ppb
O3
1.17ppb
SO2
10.20ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 69
Moderate
18.89μg/m³
PM2.5
54.71μg/m³
PM10
41.15ppb
O3
1.00ppb
SO2
10.80ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
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 03:00:00 on 2026-10-22.
The best air quality in Lake Forest, Illinois was recorded at 03:00:00 on 2026-10-22.
The real-time air quality index in Lake Forest, Illinois is 67, 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 18.347 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 47.005 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Lake Forest, Illinois is 0.278 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 0.837 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 43.336 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 24.195 ppb.
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