What is the air quality in South Chicago today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in South Chicago is 22 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.24 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in South Chicago right now?

The current temperature in South Chicago is 16.2°C (feels like 16.2°C). Humidity is 59.0% and wind speed is 19.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in South Chicago?

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

Air Quality in South Chicago, United States

Partly Cloudy

16.2°C · 59.0% humidity

16.2°

Feels 16.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

212 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

27 7pm

22 10pm

24 1am

24 4am

24 7am

24 10am

25 1pm

25 4pm

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 5 stn

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

59.0%

Humidity

19.8 km/h

Wind NNW

1011.6 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.24 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for South Chicago?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 5 stations

PM2.55.24 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (212 stations within 25 km)

5.24

Median

5.25

Average

3.16

Low

8.09

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: +0.7

What is the 7-day forecast for South Chicago?

06-09

33.4° 16.2°

0.25 mm

06-10

20.5° 19.6°

21.88 mm

06-11

27.5° 17.2°

06-12

31.9° 21.2°

9.13 mm

06-13

31.1° 23.1°

5.5 mm

06-14

33.1° 16.5°

0.13 mm

06-15

34.9° 24.2°

Both models agree Avg diff: 6.2°C

Where are air quality stations near South Chicago?

South Chicago 4

0.3 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Avalon Park 2

1.2 km PM2.5: 4.9 µg/m³

South Chicago 2

1.4 km PM2.5: 4.5 µg/m³

South Chicago 3

1.5 km PM2.5: 4.9 µg/m³

Calumet Heights 3

1.6 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

South Chicago 1

1.8 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

East Side 1

2.1 km PM2.5: 6.8 µg/m³

Calumet Heights 2

2.3 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Avalon Park 3

2.6 km PM2.5: 5.4 µg/m³

South Shore 2

2.8 km PM2.5: 4.7 µg/m³

What cities are near South Chicago?

21 South Shore 20 Chatham 21 Greater Grand Crossing 20 Hyde Park 20 Auburn Gresham 21 Kenwood 21 Englewood 19 Grand Boulevard 20 West Englewood 20 Morgan 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 2026-06-09T03:05 UTC.