What is the air quality in Elgin today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Elgin is 23 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.47 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Elgin right now?

The current temperature in Elgin is 10.6°C (feels like 10.6°C). Humidity is 71.9% and wind speed is 78.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Elgin?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 9.4 (Very High).

Air Quality in Elgin, United States

Windy

10.6°C · 71.9% humidity

10.6°

Feels 10.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Calibrated model

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 1pm

23 4pm

25 7pm

25 10pm

25 1am

27 4am

27 7am

25 10am

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 3 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. Current PM2.5 concentration in Elgin is 1.1× the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

71.9%

Humidity

78.9 km/h

Wind NNE

1029.0 hPa

Pressure

9.4

UV Very High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.47 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Elgin?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 3 stations

PM2.55.47 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX9.4

Very High

What is the 7-day forecast for Elgin?

05-28

24.7° 10.0°

11.0 mm

05-29

27.8° 4.3°

05-30

23.1° 10.4°

0.69 mm

05-31

28.9° 12.1°

06-01

29.4° 13.9°

0.5 mm

06-02

21.5° 14.4°

6.81 mm

06-03

28.6° 20.7°

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Elgin?

Cary, Illinois, USA

20.7 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Elgin?

23 South Elgin 24 Streamwood 20 Bartlett 22 Carpentersville 21 Hanover Park 20 St. Charles 22 Algonquin 24 Wasco 22 Schaumburg 22 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 2026-05-28T21:46 UTC.