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)
58
Moderate
Sterling, Illinois
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
12.83 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
43.91 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
44.65 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.78 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
2.75 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 62
Moderate
14.51μg/m³
PM2.5
37.66μg/m³
PM10
38.66ppb
O3
0.67ppb
SO2
3.75ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 60
Moderate
13.64μg/m³
PM2.5
60.44μg/m³
PM10
39.34ppb
O3
0.38ppb
SO2
3.62ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.94μg/m³
PM2.5
41.00μg/m³
PM10
39.74ppb
O3
0.67ppb
SO2
4.86ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 62
Moderate
15.03μg/m³
PM2.5
33.03μg/m³
PM10
42.16ppb
O3
0.68ppb
SO2
3.30ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 58
Moderate
13.06μg/m³
PM2.5
57.56μg/m³
PM10
34.25ppb
O3
0.53ppb
SO2
3.58ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 71
Moderate
20.19μg/m³
PM2.5
88.97μg/m³
PM10
43.95ppb
O3
0.73ppb
SO2
5.67ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
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 04:00:00 on 2026-10-22.
The best air quality in Sterling, Illinois was recorded at 12:00:00 on 2026-10-22.
The real-time air quality index in Sterling, Illinois is 58, currently categorized as Moderate.
The most common pollutant in Sterling, Illinois is PM2.5.
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 12.829 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Sterling, Illinois are 43.907 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Sterling, Illinois is 0.201 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Sterling, Illinois are 0.781 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Sterling, Illinois is 44.65 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Sterling, Illinois is 2.748 ppb.
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