Stay updated with real-time air quality in Waukegan, 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)
27
Good
Waukegan, Illinois
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
5.02 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
24.03 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
23.21 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
1.20 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
13.00 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.25 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, Illinois
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AQI 27
Good
5.02μg/m³
PM2.5
23.99μg/m³
PM10
22.63ppb
O3
1.19ppb
SO2
12.52ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.99μg/m³
PM2.5
20.03μg/m³
PM10
23.24ppb
O3
1.19ppb
SO2
13.21ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.99μg/m³
PM2.5
20.03μg/m³
PM10
23.24ppb
O3
1.19ppb
SO2
13.21ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
5.73μg/m³
PM2.5
24.87μg/m³
PM10
23.16ppb
O3
1.22ppb
SO2
10.42ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.72μg/m³
PM2.5
19.45μg/m³
PM10
23.03ppb
O3
1.19ppb
SO2
12.57ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
5.83μg/m³
PM2.5
22.22μg/m³
PM10
24.17ppb
O3
1.47ppb
SO2
10.28ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
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 Waukegan, Illinois is updated on an hourly basis.
The worst air quality in Waukegan, Illinois was recorded at 09:00:00 on 2026-01-24.
The best air quality in Waukegan, Illinois was recorded at 01:00:00 on 2026-01-25.
The real-time air quality index in Waukegan, Illinois is 27, currently categorized as Good.
The most common pollutant in Waukegan, Illinois is PM2.5.
If the air quality in Waukegan, Illinois is poor, limit outdoor activities and use a mask to safeguard your health.
The measured PM2.5 levels in Waukegan, Illinois at present are 5.024 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Waukegan, Illinois are 24.033 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Waukegan, Illinois is 0.248 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Waukegan, Illinois are 1.195 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Waukegan, Illinois is 23.206 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Waukegan, Illinois is 12.998 ppb.
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