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)
20
Good
Sterling, Illinois
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Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
1.67 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
5.60 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
21.56 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.39 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
1.73 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.11 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Sterling, Illinois
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AQI 19
Good
1.44μg/m³
PM2.5
4.06μg/m³
PM10
21.43ppb
O3
0.42ppb
SO2
1.80ppb
NO2
0.11ppm
CO
AQI 19
Good
1.58μg/m³
PM2.5
6.39μg/m³
PM10
20.73ppb
O3
0.32ppb
SO2
1.49ppb
NO2
0.11ppm
CO
AQI 20
Good
1.37μg/m³
PM2.5
3.88μg/m³
PM10
21.68ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
1.84ppb
NO2
0.11ppm
CO
AQI 19
Good
1.85μg/m³
PM2.5
9.03μg/m³
PM10
21.48ppb
O3
0.34ppb
SO2
1.52ppb
NO2
0.11ppm
CO
AQI 20
Good
1.74μg/m³
PM2.5
7.28μg/m³
PM10
22.25ppb
O3
0.23ppb
SO2
1.37ppb
NO2
0.10ppm
CO
AQI 19
Good
1.90μg/m³
PM2.5
7.98μg/m³
PM10
19.98ppb
O3
0.46ppb
SO2
1.90ppb
NO2
0.11ppm
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 03:00:00 on 2025-10-22.
The best air quality in Sterling, Illinois was recorded at 04:00:00 on 2025-10-21.
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 1.669 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Sterling, Illinois are 5.604 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Sterling, Illinois is 0.112 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Sterling, Illinois are 0.391 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Sterling, Illinois is 21.556 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Sterling, Illinois is 1.729 ppb.
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