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
5.84 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
23.26 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
25.23 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
1.13 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
14.72 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 33
Good
5.62μg/m³
PM2.5
24.80μg/m³
PM10
24.66ppb
O3
0.70ppb
SO2
10.80ppb
NO2
0.30ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.98μg/m³
PM2.5
17.92μg/m³
PM10
25.04ppb
O3
1.15ppb
SO2
15.06ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
5.95μg/m³
PM2.5
24.83μg/m³
PM10
23.16ppb
O3
0.68ppb
SO2
9.20ppb
NO2
0.30ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
5.73μg/m³
PM2.5
22.45μg/m³
PM10
25.16ppb
O3
1.17ppb
SO2
14.85ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
6.03μg/m³
PM2.5
25.15μg/m³
PM10
23.37ppb
O3
1.03ppb
SO2
11.75ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
5.85μg/m³
PM2.5
24.80μg/m³
PM10
24.22ppb
O3
0.69ppb
SO2
11.07ppb
NO2
0.30ppm
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 10:00:00 on 2026-01-24.
The best air quality in Lake Forest, Illinois was recorded at 11:00:00 on 2026-01-24.
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 5.84 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 23.259 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Lake Forest, Illinois is 0.281 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Lake Forest, Illinois are 1.134 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 25.231 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Lake Forest, Illinois is 14.716 ppb.
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