What is the air quality in Des Plaines today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Des Plaines is 46 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 11.13 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Des Plaines right now?

The current temperature in Des Plaines is 13.1°C (feels like 13.1°C). Humidity is 60.9% and wind speed is 41.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Des Plaines?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Des Plaines, United States

Windy

13.1°C · 60.9% humidity

13.1°

Feels 13.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

110 stations

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

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

60.9%

Humidity

41.1 km/h

Wind ENE

1024.6 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

11.13 µg/m³

PM10▲

54.9 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Des Plaines?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

7h · 1 station

PM2.511.13 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1054.9 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (110 stations within 25 km)

11.13

Median

11.25

Average

1.15

Low

18.52

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 19.2 · Bias: +8.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Des Plaines?

10-20

11.2° 6.7°

0.19 mm

10-21

20.6° 13.1°

0.13 mm

10-22

14.9° 9.6°

0.13 mm

10-23

11.8° 10.1°

2.88 mm

10-24

22.3° 11.8°

10-25

14.7° 4.0°

1.13 mm

10-26

15.3° 3.8°

8.38 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Des Plaines?

Desplns, Illinois, USA

3.4 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Edison Park 1

6.1 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Edison Park 2

6.4 km PM2.5: 11.9 µg/m³

O'Hare 1

7.0 km PM2.5: 11.7 µg/m³

Norwood Park 1

7.4 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Norwood Park 6

7.4 km PM2.5: 11.8 µg/m³

O'Hare 2

7.9 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

Norwood Park 5

8.6 km PM2.5: 10.2 µg/m³

Norwood Park 2

8.6 km PM2.5: 11.1 µg/m³

Forest Glen 1

9.0 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Des Plaines?

48 Park Ridge 46 Mount Prospect 45 Niles 48 Elk Grove Village 45 Prospect Heights 45 Morton Grove 45 Glenview 48 Bensenville 45 Arlington Heights 48 Franklin 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 2026-10-20T22:41 UTC.