What is the air quality in Near South Side today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Near South Side is 18 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.37 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Near South Side right now?

The current temperature in Near South Side is 14.7°C (feels like 14.7°C). Humidity is 56.2% and wind speed is 12.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Near South Side?

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

Air Quality in Near South Side, United States

Partly Cloudy

14.7°C · 56.2% humidity

14.7°

Feels 14.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

273 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

34 7pm

18 10pm

21 1am

23 4am

24 7am

25 10am

27 1pm

27 4pm

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 6 stn

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

56.2%

Humidity

12.5 km/h

Wind NNE

1011.8 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.37 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Near South Side?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 6 stations

PM2.54.37 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (273 stations within 25 km)

4.37

Median

4.7

Average

2.89

Low

7.71

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +1.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Near South Side?

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 Near South Side?

Near South Side 2

0.6 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Armour Square 1

1.0 km PM2.5: 4.7 µg/m³

Near South Side 1

1.3 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Near West Side 4

1.5 km PM2.5: 4.4 µg/m³

Douglas 1

2.0 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Armour Square 2

2.2 km PM2.5: 4.2 µg/m³

Lower West Side 3

2.3 km PM2.5: 5.1 µg/m³

Near West Side 4

2.4 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Loop 2

2.8 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Loop 1

2.9 km PM2.5: 4.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Near South Side?

21 Chicago 18 Douglas 21 Bridgeport 21 Chicago Loop 20 Lower West Side 16 Grand Boulevard 24 Near North Side 21 McKinley Park 18 Kenwood 21 West Town

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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 2026-06-09T03:20 UTC.