What is the air quality in Chicago Loop today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Chicago Loop is 31 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.47 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Chicago Loop right now?

The current temperature in Chicago Loop is 21.2°C (feels like 21.2°C). Humidity is 40.5% and wind speed is 56.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Chicago Loop?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Chicago Loop, United States

Windy

21.2°C · 40.5% humidity

21.2°

Feels 21.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

264 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

34 6pm

31 9pm

27 12am

25 3am

24 6am

25 9am

27 12pm

27 3pm

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 4 stn

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Chicago Loop's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

40.5%

Humidity

56.6 km/h

Wind NNW

1009.8 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.47 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Chicago Loop?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 4 stations

PM2.57.47 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (264 stations within 25 km)

7.47

Median

6.74

Average

3.4

Low

10.93

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: -1.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Chicago Loop?

06-09

33.2° 14.7°

0.19 mm

06-10

19.6° 17.0°

14.19 mm

06-11

27.1° 15.4°

06-12

31.0° 19.6°

18.38 mm

06-13

31.4° 22.9°

4.13 mm

06-14

29.1° 15.2°

0.06 mm

06-15

34.7° 24.0°

Both models agree Avg diff: 6.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Chicago Loop?

Loop 1

0.5 km PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³

Near North Side 4

1.3 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

Loop 2

1.3 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Near North Side 3

1.7 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Near West Side 3

1.8 km PM2.5: 6.9 µg/m³

Near West Side 4

1.9 km PM2.5: 6.1 µg/m³

West Town 3

2.1 km PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³

Near South Side 1

2.1 km PM2.5: 6.4 µg/m³

Near West Side 4

2.6 km PM2.5: 11.1 µg/m³

Near North Side 2

2.6 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Chicago Loop?

33 Near North Side 26 Near South Side 32 West Town 29 Chicago 30 Lower West Side 31 Lincoln Park 28 Bridgeport 27 Douglas 30 East Garfield Park 30 McKinley Park

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-06-09T02:03 UTC.