What is the air quality in Elgin today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Elgin is 41 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.8 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Elgin right now?

The current temperature in Elgin is 25.4°C (feels like 25.4°C). Humidity is 37.4% and wind speed is 45.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Elgin?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 5.9 (High).

Air Quality in Elgin, United States

Windy

25.4°C · 37.4% humidity

25.4°

Feels 25.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

54 3pm

41 6pm

49 9pm

52 12am

53 3am

54 6am

24 9am

25 12pm

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 116 stn

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

37.4%

Humidity

45.1 km/h

Wind NNE

1018.4 hPa

Pressure

5.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

9.8 µg/m³

PM10

27.4 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Elgin?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 116 stations

PM2.59.8 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1027.4 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX5.9

High

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

9.8

Median

9.8

Average

9.8

Low

9.8

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: +3.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Elgin?

08-03

25.4° 17.7°

9.94 mm

08-04

34.0° 13.8°

08-05

30.1° 13.0°

2.25 mm

08-06

34.2° 21.2°

0.25 mm

08-07

30.0° 15.2°

0.5 mm

08-08

32.5° 15.7°

6.06 mm

08-09

32.2° 23.1°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Elgin?

Cary, Illinois, USA

20.7 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

Cary, Illinois, USA

20.7 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Elgin?

35 South Elgin 41 Streamwood 36 Bartlett 41 Carpentersville 57 Hanover Park 36 St. Charles 41 Algonquin 34 Wasco 53 Schaumburg 41 Lake in the Hills

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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 2026-08-07T23:56 UTC.