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)
35
Good
Sterling, Illinois
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
5.01 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
27.14 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
38.37 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.93 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
2.77 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.20 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Sterling, Illinois
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AQI 35
Good
5.26μg/m³
PM2.5
22.14μg/m³
PM10
38.01ppb
O3
0.90ppb
SO2
2.83ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
5.25μg/m³
PM2.5
23.28μg/m³
PM10
41.01ppb
O3
1.43ppb
SO2
3.52ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 37
Good
6.31μg/m³
PM2.5
23.99μg/m³
PM10
39.67ppb
O3
0.89ppb
SO2
3.92ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 35
Good
5.23μg/m³
PM2.5
20.32μg/m³
PM10
37.53ppb
O3
0.73ppb
SO2
2.76ppb
NO2
0.19ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
4.54μg/m³
PM2.5
20.06μg/m³
PM10
40.70ppb
O3
0.38ppb
SO2
3.71ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
9.49μg/m³
PM2.5
42.90μg/m³
PM10
38.77ppb
O3
0.76ppb
SO2
4.12ppb
NO2
0.19ppm
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 12:00:00 on 2026-03-09.
The best air quality in Sterling, Illinois was recorded at 02:00:00 on 2026-03-09.
The real-time air quality index in Sterling, Illinois is 35, 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 5.009 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Sterling, Illinois are 27.14 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Sterling, Illinois is 0.199 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Sterling, Illinois are 0.932 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Sterling, Illinois is 38.367 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Sterling, Illinois is 2.768 ppb.
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