Stay updated with real-time air quality in Sterling, 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)
60
Moderate
Sterling, Illinois
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Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
13.76 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
45.66 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
37.71 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.92 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
1.66 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.22 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Sterling, Illinois
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AQI 21
Good
3.08μg/m³
PM2.5
11.81μg/m³
PM10
22.61ppb
O3
0.37ppb
SO2
1.50ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
CO
AQI 21
Good
2.80μg/m³
PM2.5
13.66μg/m³
PM10
22.61ppb
O3
0.31ppb
SO2
1.41ppb
NO2
0.18ppm
CO
AQI 22
Good
3.52μg/m³
PM2.5
14.02μg/m³
PM10
23.19ppb
O3
0.32ppb
SO2
1.54ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.05μg/m³
PM2.5
20.85μg/m³
PM10
25.80ppb
O3
0.42ppb
SO2
1.33ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 22
Good
3.79μg/m³
PM2.5
16.58μg/m³
PM10
14.39ppb
O3
0.43ppb
SO2
1.38ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 22
Good
2.90μg/m³
PM2.5
12.00μg/m³
PM10
24.33ppb
O3
0.32ppb
SO2
2.00ppb
NO2
0.15ppm
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 Sterling, Illinois is updated on an hourly basis.
The worst air quality in Sterling, Illinois was recorded at 01:00:00 on 2025-07-17.
The best air quality in Sterling, Illinois was recorded at 04:00:00 on 2025-07-17.
The real-time air quality index in Sterling, Illinois is 20, currently categorized as Good.
The most common pollutant in Sterling, Illinois is O3.
If the air quality in Sterling, Illinois is poor, limit outdoor activities and use a mask to safeguard your health.
The measured PM2.5 levels in Sterling, Illinois at present are 3.214 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Sterling, Illinois are 17.22 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Sterling, Illinois is 0.177 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Sterling, Illinois are 0.359 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Sterling, Illinois is 22.041 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Sterling, Illinois is 1.525 ppb.
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