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)
33
Good
Lake Forest, Illinois
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
6.11 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
19.83 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
32.91 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.30 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
4.37 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 33
Good
5.88μg/m³
PM2.5
23.64μg/m³
PM10
29.92ppb
O3
0.37ppb
SO2
2.92ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
6.21μg/m³
PM2.5
14.67μg/m³
PM10
30.54ppb
O3
0.42ppb
SO2
3.08ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
5.75μg/m³
PM2.5
22.61μg/m³
PM10
32.58ppb
O3
0.38ppb
SO2
2.89ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
6.37μg/m³
PM2.5
18.62μg/m³
PM10
29.05ppb
O3
0.42ppb
SO2
3.12ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 31
Good
5.49μg/m³
PM2.5
21.38μg/m³
PM10
34.21ppb
O3
0.39ppb
SO2
2.81ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.45μg/m³
PM2.5
21.41μg/m³
PM10
29.43ppb
O3
0.37ppb
SO2
2.93ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
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 2026-04-27.
The best air quality in Lake Forest, Illinois was recorded at 11:00:00 on 2026-04-27.
The real-time air quality index in Lake Forest, Illinois is 33, 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 6.423 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 19.682 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Lake Forest, Illinois is 0.252 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 0.411 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 30.548 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 3.26 ppb.
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