What is the air quality in East Chicago today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in East Chicago is 49 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 11.75 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in East Chicago right now?

The current temperature in East Chicago is 8.5°C (feels like 1.5°C). Humidity is 57.6% and wind speed is 105.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in East Chicago?

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

Air Quality in East Chicago, United States

Windy

8.5°C · 57.6% humidity

8.5°

Feels 1.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 282 stn

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East 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.

57.6%

Humidity

105.3 km/h

Wind NNE

1026.8 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

11.75 µg/m³

PM10

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for East Chicago?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 282 stations

PM2.511.75 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (115 stations within 25 km)

11.75

Median

15.83

Average

1.9

Low

21.34

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: +1.8

What is the 7-day forecast for East Chicago?

10-20

12.0° 8.2°

0.06 mm

10-21

21.4° 13.5°

0.06 mm

10-22

16.2° 9.5°

0.38 mm

10-23

12.8° 10.2°

1.94 mm

10-24

23.0° 11.4°

10-25

15.2° 6.3°

0.06 mm

10-26

16.9° 5.4°

4.0 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near East Chicago?

East Chicago - Marina, Indiana, USA

2.3 km PM2.5: 1.9 µg/m³

East Chicago - Marina, Indiana, USA

2.3 km PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³

Hammond-167th St, Indiana, USA

6.0 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

Hammond-167th St, Indiana, USA

6.0 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

Hegewisch 3

7.2 km PM2.5: 14.6 µg/m³

Hegewisch 2

7.6 km PM2.5: 15.2 µg/m³

Hegewisch 4

8.1 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

Hegewisch 1

8.2 km PM2.5: 13.2 µg/m³

Hegewisch 6

8.4 km PM2.5: 15.4 µg/m³

East Side 4

8.6 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³

What cities are near East Chicago?

57 Calumet City 41 Hammond 55 Highland 53 Munster 55 Gary 53 Lansing 55 Griffith 59 Dolton 58 South Holland 64 South Chicago

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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 2026-10-20T20:57 UTC.