What is the air quality in Elgin today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Elgin is 23 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.5 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Elgin right now?

The current temperature in Elgin is 7.3°C (feels like -0.0°C). Humidity is 54.6% and wind speed is 97.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Elgin?

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

Air Quality in Elgin, United States

Windy

7.3°C · 54.6% humidity

7.3°

Feels -0.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 140 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.

54.6%

Humidity

97.6 km/h

Wind NE

1028.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

5.5 µg/m³

PM10▲

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Elgin?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 140 stations

PM2.55.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

5.5

Median

5.5

Average

5.5

Low

5.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 19.2 · Bias: +13.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Elgin?

10-20

7.4° 1.8°

10-21

21.6° 9.3°

2.19 mm

10-22

14.1° 5.9°

0.06 mm

10-23

10.6° 6.2°

0.69 mm

10-24

21.0° 7.0°

10-25

13.5° 0.4°

1.19 mm

10-26

14.6° 2.1°

4.63 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Elgin?

Cary, Illinois, USA

20.7 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Elgin?

40 South Elgin 23 Streamwood 42 Bartlett 23 Carpentersville 52 Hanover Park 42 St. Charles 23 Algonquin 28 Wasco 57 Schaumburg 23 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 2026-10-20T20:05 UTC.