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)
38
Good
Lake Forest, Illinois
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
6.69 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
32.12 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
16.80 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
1.31 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
8.73 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.18 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Lake Forest, Illinois
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AQI 38
Good
7.21μg/m³
PM2.5
27.30μg/m³
PM10
16.43ppb
O3
1.21ppb
SO2
9.77ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
6.92μg/m³
PM2.5
34.64μg/m³
PM10
15.47ppb
O3
1.71ppb
SO2
9.00ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
7.12μg/m³
PM2.5
27.25μg/m³
PM10
13.74ppb
O3
1.23ppb
SO2
9.81ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
6.82μg/m³
PM2.5
33.27μg/m³
PM10
14.16ppb
O3
1.73ppb
SO2
9.03ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
7.35μg/m³
PM2.5
31.31μg/m³
PM10
13.33ppb
O3
1.37ppb
SO2
9.70ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
7.14μg/m³
PM2.5
30.95μg/m³
PM10
15.87ppb
O3
1.25ppb
SO2
9.67ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
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 02:00:00 on 2026-08-18.
The best air quality in Lake Forest, Illinois was recorded at 05:00:00 on 2026-08-17.
The real-time air quality index in Lake Forest, Illinois is 38, currently categorized as Good.
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 6.692 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 32.12 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Lake Forest, Illinois is 0.185 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 1.314 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 16.796 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 8.731 ppb.
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